Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software (22V168000)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2007 MERCEDES BENZ SL550

2007 MERCEDES BENZ SLK280

2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300

2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350

2008 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350

2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300

2009 MERCEDES BENZ CLK550

2014 MERCEDES BENZ G550

Campaign No: 22V168000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 22

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.