Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V761000 Reported October 29, 2018

Powertrain control unit may reset causing stall

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 119 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V761000
Manufacturer Campaign
2019030012
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
119
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 29, 2018
Completion Rate
96.64

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V761000 or campaign 2019030012.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V761000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V761000?

NHTSA recall 18V761000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on October 29, 2018. It addresses: Powertrain control unit may reset causing stall. The recall affects approximately 119 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V761000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2019030012. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.