Benz Recall

July 8, 2019
Mercedes-Benz issued a recall involving a number of 2015-2017 models (example: 2016 C350e) built between February 2014 to February 2017. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from repeated attempts, potentially melting surrounding components, increasing the risk of fire.

Mercedes-Benz issued a recall involving a number of 2015-2017 models (example: 2016 C350e) built between February 2014 to February 2017. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from repeated attempts, potentially melting surrounding components, increasing the risk of fire.

Models involved include 2015 C300, 2016 C300, C350E, C450, GLC300, 2017 C300, C450, E300, E400, E43 AMG, GLA250 and GLC300.

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