Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-146 · 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 16V-146 covers 888 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 16, 2015 to November 3, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.