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NHTSA recall 22V678000

Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk

Mercedes-Benz C 300

Reported Sep 12, 20226,752 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLCMaker’s number 2022090011

The defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 C300 vehicles. Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.

The risk

An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy

Dealers will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090011.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz C 300
2022

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.