Wiring: rear compartment/trunkRecall 22V-678 · 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 22V-678 covers 6,752 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 for a wiring: rear compartment/trunk problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V678000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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 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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.