NHTSA recall 17V-114 (17V114000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported February 23, 2017 - about 307,629 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V114000
- Also written as
- 17V-114
- Manufacturer number
- 2017080002
- Reported
- February 23, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~307,629
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-114 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.