2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 recall: rear compartment/trunk
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall on September 12, 2022. It covers about 6,752 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,752
- reported
- Sep 12, 2022
- owners notified
- Dec 2, 2022
- related complaints
- 7
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 22V678000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz C300 2022 2022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 22V678000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 rear compartment/trunk?
Yes. Recall 22V678000, reported on September 12, 2022, covers about 6,752 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V678000?
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.
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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