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2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cla45, Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and others recall: starter assembly

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on February 23, 2017. It covers about 307,629 vehicles.

vehicles affected
307,629
reported
Feb 23, 2017
owners notified
Aug 31, 2017
related complaints
204

Electrical system: starter assembly

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Risk
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

Recall number 17V114000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 204 complaints about electrical problems.

2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cla452016 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cla452017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cla452017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E432015 Mercedes-Benz C3002016 Mercedes-Benz C3002017 Mercedes-Benz C3002016 Mercedes-Benz C350E2016 Mercedes-Benz C4502017 Mercedes-Benz C4502015 Mercedes-Benz CLA2502016 Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Questions about recall 17V114000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cla45, Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and others starter assembly?

Yes. Recall 17V114000, reported on February 23, 2017, covers about 307,629 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V114000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

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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