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Mercedes-Benz central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.

NHTSA campaign 18V-761 · Reported October 29, 2018 · 119 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class and G-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
119
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.

WHY IT MATTERS

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-761.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2019Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2019Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2019Mercedes-Benz G-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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