CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015, and 2016 GLC 300 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015. The steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed. As a result, the harness may chafe and the air bag may unexpectedly deploy or the engine may stall.
- Risk
- An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses, properly rerouting them as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The steering column wiring harness for the switch module may be routed incorrectly in these vehicles. Over time, the harness can rub and chafe, which may cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly or the engine to stall.
An unexpected airbag deployment or engine stall raises the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, do not ignore this recall.
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness and reroute it properly where needed, replacing any damaged harness. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2016 |
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