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Vehicle recall 18V909000 · December 19, 2018

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and C300

After parking and exiting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2019 C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, C300 4MATIC, C300 4MATIC Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 4MATIC Cabrio, and C300 vehicles. After parking and exiting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may prevent the electronic parking brake from being disengaged when returning to the vehicle, unless the ESP system is deactivated.
Consequence
Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the ESP system software, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2018120025.
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
18V909000
Reported to NHTSA
December 19, 2018
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Manufacturer campaign
2018120025
Owner notification
January 29, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
675
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Software; Parking brake
Recall 18V909000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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