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Jul 10, 2017 | 08:37 AM

tianna

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c3oo recall information

I was in a car accident and my 2008 c300 was a total loss. I'm looking to buy a 2015-2017 c300 but I noticed they all have recalls regarding the starting current limiter. the recall is incomplete and from what I've read, it seems pretty serious. apparently the remedy is to install an extra fuse when parts become available. does anybody know anything about this? I have my heart set on this car and now I'm just not sure.

Jul 10, 2017 | 08:59 AM

Mikey53

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2016 C300 4Matic traded in for a 2022 E450 Coupe

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Originally Posted by tianna

Its only an issue under rare circumstances. I certainly am enjoying driving my 2016 which has not had the recall work done yet.

Jul 10, 2017 | 01:59 PM

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Same for me. No real issue. Enjoying my GLC.

Jul 10, 2017 | 10:01 PM

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If you buy new or CPO from a MB dealer - if it needs the updated fuseable link - it gets done before delivery.

It's literally a 5 min pull-plug-n-play

Jul 10, 2017 | 10:28 PM

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Becareful with the 2015 models. There is alot of engine rebuilds happening with them

Jul 11, 2017 | 08:19 AM

StanNH

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Becareful with the 2015 models. There is alot of engine rebuilds happening with them

There was an issue with the wrist pins on some cars but, as far as I know, it was not common and can be easily diagnosed by the noise it makes. Where are you getting your information about it affecting "a lot" of the 2015 model year cars? The tech at my dealership told me he had only seen two out of the hundreds of 2015's they sold that had the problem.

I have never seen any published numbers, so I am very curious about the source of your information. I wouldn't use complaints on forums as a number, since all forums attract complaints in very skewed numbers.

Jul 11, 2017 | 12:10 PM

H8onit

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My mentioning of this was more so something for the buyer to look out for. My car had the issue and another 15 they gave me to drive had the same issue and is now in for repairs.

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Jul 11, 2017 | 06:36 PM

StanNH

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Originally Posted by H8onit

My mentioning of this was more so something for the buyer to look out for. My car had the issue and another 15 they gave me to drive had the same issue and is now in for repairs.

The issue is real, but no one knows how common it really is. I was, quite frankly, surprised that CR showed above average reliability for the 2015 C300 engine. If that rating continues to hold, the problem can't be as common as many assume.

You had really bad luck with yours and the loaner. I owned two, and had two other long term loaners, with no wrist pin issues that were obvious. Plenty of other issues, but the engines were good.

Last edited by StanNH; Jul 11, 2017 at 06:39 PM.