Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 310,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect involving a micro-switch in the driver’s side door lock, according to multiple reports referencing NHTSA information. The issue is linked to corrosion of a small door-lock switch. If the switch is affected, the vehicle’s Auto-Park function may not engage correctly, which can increase the risk of unintended vehicle movement. In the cited accounts, the problem relates to the automatic parking brake not applying as intended. One report also notes that the consequence of a vehicle moving could include injury risk to people near the vehicle, depending on circumstances such as when the door is opened or the vehicle is in operation.
The recall targets specific Mercedes models and model years as described by the agencies and outlets, though the exact affected configuration is not detailed across the provided excerpts. Remedies generally involve inspecting and repairing or replacing the affected components to restore proper operation of the parking system. The recall information is attributed to NHTSA and circulated by the outlets covering the action.
