NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Wire Connected to Pre-Fuse Box Could Be Loose
Published: June 14, 2024Recall ID: 24V446000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.
Affected Products
Wire Connected to Pre-Fuse Box Could Be Loose
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Wire Connected to Pre-Fuse Box Could Be Loose |
| Nhtsa id | 24V446000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V446000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005. |
| Completion rate | 89.41 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024070005 |
| Potentially affected | 1058 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |