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SevereNHTSA·23V463000·Announced 2023-06-30

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

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 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
Hazard
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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