NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Mercedes Benz SLC 300 Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Mercedes Benz SLC 300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Mercedes Benz SLC 300. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "SLC300".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz SLC 300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Brakes may Drag and Overheat
NHTSA #17V308000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice
Reported May 9, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Potentially affected: 5,818 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified June 9, 2017 · Vehicles built March 9, 2015 – February 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
Safety consequence
If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
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