Mercedes-Benz C300
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWAREUS
Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSUS
Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS
The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS
An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS
If the original horizontal adjustment is used to alter the low beam aim, the misaimed headlamp may not properly illuminated the road or cause increased glare to oncoming drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownSTEERINGUS
If the sliding shaft becomes disengaged from the steering coupling socket, the driver may experience noises, steering backlash, and in a worst case, loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS
If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownSTEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACKUS
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORSUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownCOMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS
If the panoramic glass detaches during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C300date unknownELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US
A damaged ESP control unit may inadvertently activate the stability control altering the vehicle's path. Additionally, the electronic parking brake may not function. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYUS
If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS
A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownCOMMUNICATIONUS
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownAIR BAGS:FRONTALUS
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEATSUS
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODYUS
If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEATSUS
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownCOMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORUS
If the seat belt does not fully retract, the occupant may find the operation of the seat belt inconvenient and not wear it, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownCOMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSTEERINGUS
If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownVISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS
If the window detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS
If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS
If the low beam headlight is not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS
Loss of power from the battery can impair post-crash functions, such as communicating with emergency services and activating hazard lights. The battery may also detach and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS
Incorrectly adjusted headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
Driving the vehicle with the ESP system deactivated could increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEAT BELTSUS
If the seat belt tensioning does not activate in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADARUS
An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESUS
In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownBACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS
An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownCOMMUNICATIONUS
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERUS
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTUS
Incorrectly mounted headrests could move or detach from the seat during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS
Air bags and seat belts that do not perform properly in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARUS
Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNKUS
An electrical short circuit in the SAM could lead to various malfunctions, such as rear exterior lighting failure, unintentional rear seat folding, and rearview camera failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, an electrical short circuit might increase the risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS
An overheated wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS
An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCKUS
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONTUS
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS
An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS
An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- Mercedes-Benz C 300date unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.