- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A transmission wiring harness in certain vehicles may be the wrong length. Over time this can cause the harness to be damaged, which may lead to a sudden loss of drive power.
Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and not ignore the notice.
An authorized dealer will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6373, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 20222023 |