Mercedes-Benz C Class: Electrical

Affects Mercedes-Benz C Class · 2022 — about 45 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, a wire in the pre-fuse box may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the connection could loosen and cause a loss of power to the wheels. This could also cause the wiring to overheat. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Wiring that overheats can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to tighten the connection in the pre-fuse box. The dealer will also replace any damaged parts, if necessary.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational