MERCEDES BENZ C300 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V463000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ C300 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-08-11 2023-06-30 2023-07-03

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2023070016,17,18,16

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1558

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.

Consequence

An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.

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.