Mercedes-Benz recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300 vehicles. The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.
What could happen
A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023090010/120002.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V629000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 11, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jan 26, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,118
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches
- Maker's own recall number
- 2023090010/120002
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jul 24, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 1, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts Mar 20, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Aug 20, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Jun 11, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Jun 6, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.