NHTSA Recall 23V463000: Electrical system: wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,558 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V463000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2023070016,17,18,16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 30, 2023 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the electrical wiring harness overheating.
Safety risk
An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground connections for the electrical wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023070016, 2023070017, 2023070018, and 2024070016.
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 23V463000
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.