Vehicle recall 22V678000 · September 12, 2022
2022 Mercedes-Benz C300
Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V678000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 2022
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2022090011
- Owner notification
- December 2, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,752
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz C300 (2022): 2022
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