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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V462000·Announced 2023-06-30

Mercedes-Benz Recalls C300 and AMG C43 for Wiring Harness Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles because an incorrectly sized transmission wiring harness may cause damage and loss of drive power.

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 (wiring harness) that can lead to a loss of drive power, which the source states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The recall involves 8,178 vehicles where the transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length. This defect can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to have the transmission wiring harness inspected and repaired free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43, C 300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
8,178

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 (2)

  • AMG C43
  • C 300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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