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VehicleSep 12, 20226,752 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V678000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 12, 2022
Owners notified
Dec 2, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
6,752
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
Maker's own recall number
2022090011

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.