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NHTSA recall 16V146000

Electrical system › Wiring

Mercedes-Benz GLC300

Reported Mar 10, 2016888 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Built Jun 16, 2015 – Nov 3, 2015

The defect

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.

The risk

An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Electrical system › WiringSteering › Column

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz GLC300
2016

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.