NHTSA Recall 22V678000: Electrical system: rear compartment/trunk
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,752 vehicles. It affects 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V678000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2022090011 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
| Report received | September 12, 2022 |
| Owner notification | December 2, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V678000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2022 |
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.