CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. Certain dashboard area bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing improper air bag deployment or parts separation during a crash. In addition, the 12-Volt electric auxiliary heater connections may be loose, possibly causing the electrical wiring to overheat.
- Risk
- An improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury in a crash. Overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were August 23, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
- 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
Some 2023 GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles may have dashboard-area bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly. Separately, the connections for the 12-Volt electric auxiliary heater may be loose. These problems can cause an air bag to deploy improperly or parts to separate during a crash, and loose connections can cause the wiring to overheat.
An improper air bag deployment raises the risk of injury in a crash, and overheated wiring can increase the risk of a fire. If you own this vehicle, check whether it is affected by this recall using your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or at a Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the dashboard bolts and heater connections and tighten them as needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. Owner notification letters were sent on August 23, 2024.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2023 |
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