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Mercedes-Benz power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and short-circuit.

NHTSA campaign 20V-776 · Reported December 11, 2020 · 2,563 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,563
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter harness and power supply cable installation, and correct it as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system starter assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and short-circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the power supply cable short-circuits, it can result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter harness and power supply cable installation, and correct it as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-776.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018–2020Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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