Recall 16V146000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date
20160310
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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 Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLC300

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.