Vehicle recall 24V446000 · June 14, 2024
2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300
The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat.
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 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.
- Consequence
- An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V446000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 14, 2024
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2024070005
- Owner notification
- August 2, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,058
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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