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Mercedes-Benz front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.

NHTSA campaign 23V-629 · Reported September 11, 2023 · 12,118 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
12,118
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.

WHY IT MATTERS

A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-629.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023Mercedes-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

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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