2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 recall: wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 10, 2016. It covers about 888 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 888
- reported
- Mar 10, 2016
- owners notified
- Apr 22, 2016
- related complaints
- 11
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 16V146000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 16V146000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 wiring?
Yes. Recall 16V146000, reported on March 10, 2016, covers about 888 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V146000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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