Vehicle recall 23V629000 · September 11, 2023
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.
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 2023 GLC300 vehicles. The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.
- Consequence
- A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023090010/120002.
- 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
- 23V629000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 2023
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2023090010/120002
- Owner notification
- January 26, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,118
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
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 GLC 300 (2023): 2023
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