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Recall 17V-114: 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and 9 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 23, 2017, covering about 307,629 vehicles.

NHTSA number
17V-114
Report date
Feb 23, 2017
Vehicles affected
307,629
Owners notified
Aug 31, 2017

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.

The risk

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
ComponentElectrical System › Starter Assembly
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number17V114000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA452015, 2016, 2017All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG E432017All years
Mercedes-Benz C 3002017All years
Mercedes-Benz C3002015, 2016All years
Mercedes-Benz C350E2016All years
Mercedes-Benz C4502016, 2017All years
Mercedes-Benz CLA2502015, 2016, 2017All years
Mercedes-Benz E3002017All years
Mercedes-Benz E4002017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2502017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLC3002016, 2017All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V-114?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.

How is recall 17V-114 fixed?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.