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Vehicles/Passenger Cars

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 and AMG C43 Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: June 30, 2023
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Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 1,558 vehicles, specifically certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 models. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness in these vehicles may not have been secured properly during manufacturing. This defect can cause the wiring harness to overheat, which significantly increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will inspect and repair these connections free of charge to ensure the safety of the vehicle.

Risk

The improperly secured ground connections can cause electrical resistance, leading the wiring harness to overheat. This overheating creates a fire hazard within the vehicle, potentially while driving or parked.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your model and year: this recall includes 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 vehicles.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the electrical wiring harness ground connections.
  3. If you have further questions, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6373 and reference recall numbers 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, or 2024070016.
  4. Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free inspection and repair of ground connections

How to: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the electrical wiring harness ground connections inspected and repaired as necessary at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300
Product: 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V463000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealers
Units Affected: 1,558 vehicles(1558% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: August 11, 2023
Notes: 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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 2023070016,17,18,16
Agency Last Updated: August 19, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response