Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V446000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-06-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V446000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,058
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-14
Owners notified
2024-08-02

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.

Safety risk

An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz C 3002023 2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.