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Mercedes-Benz moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.

NHTSA campaign 22V-678 · Reported September 12, 2022 · 6,752 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
6,752
REMEDY
Dealers will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the wiring rear compartment/trunk. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Moisture accumulation in the trunk may leak into the signal acquisition module (SAM), causing an electrical short circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will install a cover for the SAM, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-678.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022Mercedes-Benz C-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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Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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