Mercedes-Benz · C-Class, GLC F-Cell

The sleep mode functionality of the electronic parking brake within the electronic stability programme (ESP) software may be defective. As a result, the brake lights may be permanently activated or the ESP function could be deactivated, increasing the risk of an accident.

Published: 03 May 2019
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0685/19
Model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*47-*50, e1*2001/116*0457*38-*41, e1*2001/116*0480*31; types: 204, 204 K, 204 X

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car under Mercedes-Benz recall code: 5498904.