Electrical system: wiring
- Component
- Electrical system: wiring
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 8,178
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-06-30
- Owners notified
- 2023-08-18
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.