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SevereNHTSA·22V678000·Announced 2022-09-12

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022 C 300 Vehicles for Electrical Short Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 C 300 vehicles because moisture in the trunk may cause an electrical short in the signal acquisition module, increasing the risk of fire or crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves an electrical short circuit that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/electrical defects posing severe risks.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 C 300 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.

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, which increase the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, the electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will install a cover for the SAM free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 2, 2022. 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 C 300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
6,752

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)

  • C 300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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