3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2016-03-10
Description
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.
Consequence
An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2016-03-10
Description
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.
Consequence
An unexpected air bag deployment or engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2016-08-16
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 glc 300 suv, glc 300 4matic suv, c300 sedan and c300 4matic vehicles manufactured february 8, 2016, to may 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an electronic stability program (esp) control unit that may have been damaged before being installed.
Consequence
A damaged esp control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esp hydraulic control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in october 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.