2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class
- Affected
- 88
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- RC5036
- Supplier
- MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
The defect
Due to a manufacturing issue, a retaining screw between the vehicle’s electrical wiring and the fuse box located in the front passenger footwell may not have been tightened sufficiently. As a result, the vehicle may experience a loss of propulsion whilst driving. In addition, electrical resistance in the wiring could increase resulting in a vehicle fire.
The hazard
A loss of propulsion whilst driving and/or a vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
The remedy
Owners are asked to contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz retailer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.auAlternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service.www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 88 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD on 1300 762 718 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Customer Assistance Centre
- Phone:
- 1300 762 718
- Email:
- cs.aus@cac.mercedes-benz.com
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.