Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc. (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, Cla250, Cla250 4Matic And Cla45 AMG Vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, Gla250, Gla250 4Matic And Glc300 4Matic Coupe Vehicles And 2016 C350E And Glc300 Vehicles And 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport And Glc300 4Matic Vehicles. In The Event That The Engine Or Transmission Cannot Turn Over, The Starting Current Limiter May Overheat From The Repeated Attempts Of The Starter Motor Attempting To Start The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
C350E
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V114000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Starting Current Limiter Overheats, The Surrounding Components Can Melt, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An Additional Fuse In The Electrical Line To The Starter, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 31, 2017. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa’S Number For This Recall Is 2017080002.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140201
End Of Manufacture
20170201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
307629
Date Owners Notified
20170831
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170223
Make Campaign Number
2017080002