The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V658000·Announced 2024-09-09

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2024 GLC Models Due to Engine Carrier Weld Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43 vehicles because improper welds on the engine carrier may cause loss of vehicle control.

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 (improper welds on the engine carrier) that can cause loss of vehicle control, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 and AMG GLC 43 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the integral carrier that supports the engine, which may fail due to improper welds.

This defect can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the integral carrier free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300, AMG GLC43
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
4

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)

  • GLC 300
  • AMG GLC43

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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