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Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or \"Auto-Park\" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.","consequence":"A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. 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The vehicle simultaneously dev\u2026"],["2026-06-24","Electrical System","On 2 separate occasions (August 2025 & February 2026), the car has had a \"transmission malfunction\" light come on while driving on the highway around 65-70 mph. The light comes on and immediately loses ability to accelerate. Both times the car was towed to Greensboro Mercedes. The first time they did not do anything be\u2026"],["2026-02-16","Suspension","unkown available for inspection cylinder misfiring ,stalling loss of power while driving, jerking during accelerations rough unstable idle intense vehicle vibrations yes took in for service A and D no other lights appeared beside service A and D"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":28,"ncap":null,"complaints":8},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}