MERCEDES-BENZ 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in har…

Recall #: 23V462000

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Mercedes-benz recalled Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehic….

MERCEDES-BENZ 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING was recalled by Mercedes-benz in June 30, 2023. Reason: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmissi…. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, fr…. Verify recall #23V462000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mercedes-benz issued this NHTSA recall-Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmissi….

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agency class: June 30, 2023
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #23V462000 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 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a 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 repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.

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	23V462000
Date reported	June 30, 2023
Date initiated	June 30, 2023
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 repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letter…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on June 30, 2023. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23V462000.

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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