Mercedes-Benz USA. (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.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Engine may not Shut Off after a Crash
| Report Received Date | 04/11/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V247000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V247000) |
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