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2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320. The newest, from April 11, 2017, covers the electrical system. Not every Mercedes-Benz R320 of this year is affected: check your VIN to see whether yours is, and whether the free repair has been done.

1 recall, newest first

RecallApril 11, 2017

Electrical system › software

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.

Risk: If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800-367-6372.

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.

NHTSA recall 17V247000

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Recalls come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database, with the list of models updated October 7, 2026. A recall applies to some vehicles of a model year, not always all of them: your VIN tells you whether yours is included and if the free repair has been done.