CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG C43 4MATIC vehicles, equipped with AMG Performance seats. The seat wiring harness may be incorrectly routed, which can cause it to become damaged when the seat is fully reclined.
- Risk
- A damaged wiring harness can prevent the air bags installed in the seats from deploying as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060009.
- 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
Certain vehicles with AMG Performance seats have a seat wiring harness that may be incorrectly routed. When the seat is fully reclined, the harness can become damaged.
A damaged wiring harness can keep the airbags in the seats from deploying as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness and reroute it if necessary, free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed July 12, 2024 can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2024060009). You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2023 |
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