NHTSA Recall 16V146000: Electrical system: wiring and column (steering)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 888 vehicles. It affects 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V146000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | March 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLC 300 vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015, and 2016 GLC 300 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 16, 2015, to November 3, 2015. The steering columns in the affected vehicles may have the wiring harness for the switch module incorrectly routed. As a result, the harness may chafe and the air bag may unexpectedly deploy or the engine may stall.
Safety risk
An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harnesses, properly rerouting them as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V146000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC300 | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.