Mercedes-benz E300 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 11, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2017 Mercedes-benz E300

Recall number

17V245000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 15 units

Why it was recalled

Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall began late May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.