MERCEDES BENZ GLC 300 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLC 300 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-06-16 - 2015-11-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V146000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-04-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-03-10 | Date Added to Database: 2016-03-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 888 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015, and 2016 GLC 300 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015. The steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed. As a result, the harness may chafe and the air bag may unexpectedly deploy or the engine may stall. |
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Consequence:
An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses, properly rerouting them as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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