Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 24V-446 · 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz C300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 24V-446 covers 1,058 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V446000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.
The risk
An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 24, 2021 to August 20, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.