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2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 recall: engine

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on April 11, 2017. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1
reported
Apr 11, 2017
owners notified
Jun 5, 2017

Engine

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.
Risk
If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 17V247000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V247000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 engine?

Yes. Recall 17V247000, reported on April 11, 2017, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V247000?

MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800‑367‑6372.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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