Mercedes-Benz Recalls C 300 and AMG C43 for Wiring Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2023 C 300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles because improperly secured electrical wiring ground connections may overheat and cause a fire.
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 (electrical wiring) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly. This issue can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ C 300, AMG C43
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 1,558
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)
- C 300
- AMG C43
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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