MERCEDES BENZ C300 2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V364000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C300 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-08-17 | 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020070017
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 C300, E350, and GLC300 vehicles equipped with turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engines. The screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger oil lines and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070017.
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.
