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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: C300 and AMG C43 Vehicles Recalled for Transmission Wiring Harness Fault

Agency Publication Date: June 30, 2023
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Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling approximately 8,178 vehicles, specifically certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 models. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a transmission wiring harness that is the incorrect length, which can lead to harness damage and a sudden loss of drive power while driving. Dealers will inspect and repair the harness routing at no cost to the owner to ensure the vehicle remains safe to operate.

Risk

A damaged wiring harness can cause the vehicle to lose drive power unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash for the driver and others on the road.

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 transmission wiring harness routing.
  3. If you have additional questions, contact Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) customer service at 1-800-367-6373 and mention recall number 2023070015.
  4. For further assistance, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free inspection and repair of the transmission wiring harness routing.

How to: Contact an authorized dealer to have the harness inspected and routed correctly at no charge.

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: 23V462000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealers
Units Affected: 8,178 vehicles(8178% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: August 18, 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 #: 2023070015
Agency Last Updated: August 21, 2023

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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 ยท Raw API Response