MERCEDES BENZ C300 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.