MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the front drive…

Recall #: 22V494000

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Mercedes-benz recalled Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmis….

MERCEDES-BENZ 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION was recalled by Mercedes-benz in July 11, 2022. Reason: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness …. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission wiring harness, as necessary, free of c…. Verify recall #22V494000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mercedes-benz issued this NHTSA recall-Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness ….

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agency class: July 11, 2022
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #22V494000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the front drive shaft, which can cause loss of drive power.

Reason for recall

Hazard

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080001.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	22V494000
Date reported	July 11, 2022
Date initiated	July 11, 2022
Recalling firm	Mercedes-benz
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on July 11, 2022. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 22V494000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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