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NHTSA Recall 23V462000: Electrical system: wiring

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,178 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43.

8,178
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (August 18)
NHTSA campaign23V462000
Manufacturer campaign2023070015
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedJune 30, 2023
Owner notificationAugust 18, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.

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 23V462000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C432023
Mercedes-Benz C 3002022, 2023

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.