Mercedes-Benz Recalls C 300 Vehicles Due to Wiring Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles because an improperly tightened bolt on the pre-fuse box wire could cause overheating, leading to fire or 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 (electrical wiring) that can cause a fire and sudden loss of drive power, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box may be improperly tightened. This issue can cause the wire to overheat.
An overheated wire poses a risk of fire and a sudden loss of drive power, which increases the likelihood of a crash. The component involved is classified under the electrical system, specifically wiring, fuses, and circuit breakers.
Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness as necessary at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owners can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,058
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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