MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 (2023): Trailer hitches
Recall 23V629000 · Sep 11, 2023 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
12,118
vehicles affected
12,118
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V629000
- Date
- Sep 11, 2023
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 12,118
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300 vehicles. The front tow eye may be inadequately threaded to the crossmember and can detach during towing.
What can happen
A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023090010/120002.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 | 2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V629000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2023), about 12,118 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V629000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023090010/120002.
What can happen?
A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.