Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GLC300
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V146000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
An Unexpected Air Bag Deployment Or Engine Stall Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150616
End Of Manufacture
20151103
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
888
Date Owners Notified
20160422
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20160310