The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLC350E4 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the front drive shaft, which can cause loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080001.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2020 |
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2020 | 2 | 6 |
Other power train recalls in 2022
47 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the power train; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
| 22V937000 16 Dec 2022 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 22V914000 9 Dec 2022 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 22V880000 29 Nov 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V866000 23 Nov 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 22V853000 18 Nov 2022 | Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company |
| 22V835000 10 Nov 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 22V796000 21 Oct 2022 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 22V792000 20 Oct 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022