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Yearly Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Complaints, Investigations, and Recalls
If you purchased a new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class in the last few years, know what drivers have reported to the National highway Traffic Safety Administration:
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The biggest reasons for complaints are:
- Brakes
- Powertrain
- Steering
- Electrical system
- Airbags
Reasons for recalls include:
- Rear seat belt may be unable to latch. This makes travel dangerous, especially in the case of a collision.
- Insufficient low beam illumination. If drivers can’t see well at night, the chance of an accident increases.
- Inadvertent driver airbag deployment. If an airbag deploys when it shouldn’t, it could startle or even injure the driver. This could lead to an accident.
- Wrong control unit software installed. This could interfere with the airbags properly deploying, which increases the risk of injury.
- Starting current limiter may overheat. This could melt surrounding components, which could lead to a fire.
- Damaged electronic stability control unit. This could alter the vehicle’s path and interfere with the electronic parking brake. Both hazards increase the risk of a crash.
- Steering column wiring harness incorrectly routed. This could cause the airbag to deploy or the engine to stall. Both could increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Reasons for recalls include:
- Rear seat belt may be unable to latch. This makes travel dangerous, especially in the case of a collision.
- Insufficient low beam illumination. If drivers can’t see well at night, the chance of an accident increases.
- Sunroof panels may detach. This could create a road hazard that leads to a crash.
- Inadvertent driver airbag deployment. If an airbag deploys when it shouldn’t, it could startle or even injure the driver. This could lead to an accident.
- Loss of power steering assist. This could make the steering wheel suddenly difficult to control, which may directly lead to an accident.
- Starting current limiter may overheat. This could melt surrounding components, which could lead to a fire.
- Seatbelt pretensioners may not function properly. Passengers may not be properly restrained, leaving them open to additional injury in an accident.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Reasons for recalls include:
- Sunroof panels may detach. This could create a road hazard that may lead to a crash.
- Inadvertent driver airbag deployment. If an airbag deploys when it shouldn’t, it could startle or even injure the driver. This could lead to an accident.
- Rear seat belt may be unable to latch. This makes travel dangerous, especially in the case of a collision.
- Airbag inflator housing material failure. An airbag that doesn’t inflate properly or that ruptures with sharp metal fragments may cause serious injury.
Seek Legal Assistance for Your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
If you’ve experienced one of the problems above, or something similar, you can report it directly to the NHTSA so they can compile your complaint in their database. If they receive enough complaints on the same topic, they may launch an investigation into the matter.Report your problem within the original manufacturer’s warranty period and you will have the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act working in your favor. This federal law was designed to protect consumers from unethical warranty practices. You may also have state lemon laws on your side. Like the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, these laws exist to extend extra protection to you, the consumer.
Don’t keep driving your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class back to the dealership for repairs. Robison Lemon Law Group LLC can help you navigate both the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state lemon laws to ensure you receive the justice you deserve.