Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 Models for Turbocharger Oil Leak Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 C300, E350, and GLC300 vehicles because improperly tightened turbocharger oil line screws may cause leaks that increase fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly tightened screws) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 C300, E350, and GLC300 vehicles equipped with turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engines. The recall addresses a defect where the screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly tightened, which can result in an oil leak.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on August 17, 2020.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger oil lines and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. 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 E 350, C 300, GLC 300
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine and Cooling
- Affected units
- 90
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 (3)
- E 350
- C 300
- GLC 300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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