2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Recall: Transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result…
NHTSA campaign 23V462000 · Electrical System · filed Jun 30, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C300 and 2023 AMG C43 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be the incorrect length, which can result in harness damage and a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission wiring harness routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070015.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG C43 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C 300 | 2022, 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V462000 (manufacturer number 2023070015). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.