MERCEDES BENZ C300 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V678000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C300 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-12-02 | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022090011
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6752
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2022 C300 vehicles. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module "SAM", causing an electrical short circuit.
An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090011.
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.nhtsa.gov.
