Mercedes-Benz after parking and exiting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the vehicle, unless the ESP system is deactivated.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
After parking and exiting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the vehicle, unless the ESP system is deactivated.
Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will update the ESP system software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-909.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
What changed
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