NHTSA safety recall

Recall 24V446000 · manufacturer campaign 2024070005

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers — Mercedes-benz · reported 14 Jun 2024 · 1,058 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.

The risk

An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
24V446000
Manufacturer campaign
2024070005
Filed by
Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report received
14 Jun 2024
Owners notified
2 Aug 2024
Potentially affected
1,058

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Mercedes-benz C 300 2023 Mercedes-benz C 300

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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