Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software; engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software; electronic stability control (esc): control module: software (Mercedes Benz and Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle recall 22V-168. NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on Mar 18, 2022.
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NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC’s report on Mar 18, 2022. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles.
Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair.
This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software.
- NHTSA’s part: Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software.
- NHTSA’s part: Electronic stability control (esc): control module: software.
What should you do?
Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA’s number for this recall is 2022040003.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.nhtsa.gov.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 22 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
- Mercedes Benz C300and 2008 and 2009, before the model years listed here
- Mercedes Benz C350and 2008, before the model years listed here
- Mercedes-Benz E350and 2010, before the model years listed here
- Mercedes-Benz G550and 2014, before the model years listed here
- Mercedes Benz SLK280and 2007, before the model years listed here
- Mercedes Benz CLK550and 2009, before the model years listed here
- Mercedes Benz SL550and 2007, before the model years listed here
- Mercedes Benz SLK350and 2008, before the model years listed here
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.