Vehicle recall 18V761000 · October 29, 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, AMG CLS53 and 6 more models
The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.
- 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
- 18V761000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2019030012
- Owner notification
- April 12, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 119
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
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 AMG C43 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz C300 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz G 550 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz G63 (2019): 2019
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