Mercedes-Benz Recall 17V-114: Electrical system – starter assembly

Affected: 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 7 more. Filed with NHTSA on February 23, 2017, covering about 307,629 vehicles.

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.

The risk

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign17V-114 (17V114000)
Manufacturer number2017080002
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentElectrical system › Starter assembly
Report dateFebruary 23, 2017
Owners notifiedAugust 31, 2017
Vehicles affected307,629
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the electrical system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 17V-114 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 307,629 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.