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HighNHTSA·16V146000·Announced 2016-03-10

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016 GLC 300 Vehicles for Wiring Harness Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 GLC 300 vehicles because a misrouted wiring harness may cause unexpected air bag deployment or engine stalling, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 and GLC 300 4Matic vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between June 16, 2015, and November 3, 2015, and between July 16, 2015, and November 3, 2015, respectively. The total number of affected vehicles is 888.

The steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed. This defect may cause the harness to chafe, resulting in unexpected air bag deployment or engine stalling. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses and properly reroute 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Column / Wiring
Hazard
Affected units
888

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GLC300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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