NHTSA Recall 17V114000: Starter assembly (electrical system) and engine (engine and engine cooling)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 307,629 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V114000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2017080002 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | February 23, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Safety risk
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.
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 17V114000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz C350E | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz C450 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz E400 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC300 | 2016, 2017 |
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.