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Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or \"Auto-Park\" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.","consequence":"A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V255000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-05-12","owner_notified":"2025-06-06","units":443,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115.  An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.","consequence":"An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025050003/4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V253000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-05-02","owner_notified":"2025-05-16","units":46,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles.  The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.","consequence":"A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025040012","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V446000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-06-14","owner_notified":"2024-08-02","units":1058,"summary":"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.","consequence":"An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024070005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V371000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-05-24","owner_notified":"2024-07-12","units":18,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 AMG C43 4MATIC vehicles, equipped with AMG Performance seats.  The seat wiring harness may be incorrectly routed, which can cause it to become damaged when the seat is fully reclined.","consequence":"A damaged wiring harness can prevent the air bags installed in the seats from deploying as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060009.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024060009","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V115000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-02-16","owner_notified":"2024-04-05","units":31848,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.  The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.","consequence":"An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.","notes":"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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024030008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V880000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-12-21","owner_notified":"2024-02-23","units":79676,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.  The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024.  Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.","notes":"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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V463000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-06-30","owner_notified":"2023-08-11","units":1558,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles.  The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.","consequence":"An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373.  MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.","notes":"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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023070016,17,18,16","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V462000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-06-30","owner_notified":"2023-08-18","units":8178,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023070015","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V445000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-06-26","owner_notified":"2023-09-29","units":143551,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.  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