Vehicle recall 17V308000 · May 9, 2017
Mercedes-Benz SLC 300, SLC 43 AMG and 2 more models
In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
- Consequence
- If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V308000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- June 9, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,818
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz SLC 300 (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 AMG (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz SLK250 (2015): 2015
- Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (2016): 2016
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