Interim Important Safety Recall
04-11-2017, 04:55 PM
#1
Super Member
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Interim Important Safety Recall
In today's mail I received an M-B Interim Important Safety Recall
It affects certain model year (my) 16-17 GLC vehicles.
In addition, it affects certain my 15-17 CLA Class, my 15-17 C Class, my 17 GLA Class and my 17 E Class vehicles.
The concern is, should an engine failure occur wherein the engine will not turn over, e.g., hydro locked. And repeated attempts are made to start the engine. High electrical current can flow through the starter circuit overheating the starter current limiter. This in turn could cause nearby components to melt and potentially create the risk of fire.
The letter goes on to say, parts are not yet available. But when they are we will get a second letter advising us to schedule an appointment with our friendly M-B dealer for resolution.
Rest easy M-B drivers, the NTSB is involved, so this will be resolved much faster than our noisy brakes.
So, if your hauling *** down the backstretch at VIR and your engine sizes, for God sake don't try to restart.
My attempt at levity.
It affects certain model year (my) 16-17 GLC vehicles.
In addition, it affects certain my 15-17 CLA Class, my 15-17 C Class, my 17 GLA Class and my 17 E Class vehicles.
The concern is, should an engine failure occur wherein the engine will not turn over, e.g., hydro locked. And repeated attempts are made to start the engine. High electrical current can flow through the starter circuit overheating the starter current limiter. This in turn could cause nearby components to melt and potentially create the risk of fire.
The letter goes on to say, parts are not yet available. But when they are we will get a second letter advising us to schedule an appointment with our friendly M-B dealer for resolution.
Rest easy M-B drivers, the NTSB is involved, so this will be resolved much faster than our noisy brakes.
So, if your hauling *** down the backstretch at VIR and your engine sizes, for God sake don't try to restart.
My attempt at levity.
Last edited by larrypmyers; 04-11-2017 at 05:04 PM.
04-11-2017, 05:10 PM
#2
MBWorld Fanatic!
Actually - when it is all said and done - it is a bolt-in-plug-n-play relay/safety-resistor that replaces the existing unit near positive side of the battery - with "the part" it literally is a 5 minute swap-out.
05-18-2017, 10:02 AM
#3
Junior Member
In today's mail I received an M-B Interim Important Safety Recall
It affects certain model year (my) 16-17 GLC vehicles.
In addition, it affects certain my 15-17 CLA Class, my 15-17 C Class, my 17 GLA Class and my 17 E Class vehicles.
The concern is, should an engine failure occur wherein the engine will not turn over, e.g., hydro locked. And repeated attempts are made to start the engine. High electrical current can flow through the starter circuit overheating the starter current limiter. This in turn could cause nearby components to melt and potentially create the risk of fire.
The letter goes on to say, parts are not yet available. But when they are we will get a second letter advising us to schedule an appointment with our friendly M-B dealer for resolution.
Rest easy M-B drivers, the NTSB is involved, so this will be resolved much faster than our noisy brakes.
So, if your hauling *** down the backstretch at VIR and your engine sizes, for God sake don't try to restart. My attempt at levity.
It affects certain model year (my) 16-17 GLC vehicles.
In addition, it affects certain my 15-17 CLA Class, my 15-17 C Class, my 17 GLA Class and my 17 E Class vehicles.
The concern is, should an engine failure occur wherein the engine will not turn over, e.g., hydro locked. And repeated attempts are made to start the engine. High electrical current can flow through the starter circuit overheating the starter current limiter. This in turn could cause nearby components to melt and potentially create the risk of fire.
The letter goes on to say, parts are not yet available. But when they are we will get a second letter advising us to schedule an appointment with our friendly M-B dealer for resolution.
Rest easy M-B drivers, the NTSB is involved, so this will be resolved much faster than our noisy brakes.
So, if your hauling *** down the backstretch at VIR and your engine sizes, for God sake don't try to restart.
My attempt at levity.I got my letter in March, and the dealer still does not have the parts, and they have no idea when they will be available.
05-19-2017, 01:24 PM
#6
MBWorld Fanatic!
Originally Posted by MITCH1975
Still waiting for my brakes., probably be 2 years before I see the relay fixed. Ahhh the joys of owning a Mercedes.
05-19-2017, 05:56 PM
#7
Member
Amazing what a phone call will do. I take it in Tuesday for the new brakes and a map update. They are putting off another customer for a week. I didn't even threaten or raise my voice. 
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05-19-2017, 06:50 PM
#8
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i had this happen to me, for the first time today. wouldn't start with the push button. i tried it 4 times but didn't want to try it more then that. but it worked when turning the key.
my question is, why the hell wouldn't the thing turn over? its a brand new f---ing car.
my question is, why the hell wouldn't the thing turn over? its a brand new f---ing car.
