Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V146000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V146000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 888 affected units, Steering Column Wiring Harness Incorrectly Routed, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
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.