2017 GLC300 - Recall - Pendcurlim (fuse installing) Feb. 28,2017
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2017 GLC300 - Recall - Pendcurlim (fuse installing) Feb. 28,2017
Does anyone here have their 2017 GLC300 recall issue fixed yet? -Feb. 28,2017, Component: Pendcurlim, said some sort of fuse need to be installed), or Anyone have brought their car to dealer yet this issue?
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GenesisG70 '20 GLC300 DakotaBrwn/Silk '16
I had my brake issue resolved and asked about this recall. Dealer indicated that the fuse is still not available. And he mentioned that MB is still determining who is in and who is out. Although I got a letter, it just said that I "may" be subject to it.
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It's the current limiter, same as the 205 chassis cars. Some of them are replaced, others are ok. There are two different styles, only one will be replaced under that recall.
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The current limiter is essentially a large resistor, that limits the voltage drop when starting the engine, by switching the power first through the resistor for about .3 seconds, then allowing it full power. This eliminates a severe voltage drop that can cause issues with modules restarting.
If you have a situation where the engine cannot be started, due to a hydrolocked engine or catastrophic engine failure, and there are repeated attempts to start the engine, this limiter keeps switching power through the resistor over and over again, causing it to overheat and melt. There is a risk of it catching fire in this situation.
The revised part has been updated to eliminate this possibility, so it cannot overheat.
If your engine starts, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. If it doesn't start and you don't keep trying to stat it over and over again, also nothing to worry about.
I've actually seen one come in that caught on fire on a tow truck, owner had driven into deep water and locked the engine. It arrived with the rear portion of the hood burnt. Insurance company totalled it easily.
If you have a situation where the engine cannot be started, due to a hydrolocked engine or catastrophic engine failure, and there are repeated attempts to start the engine, this limiter keeps switching power through the resistor over and over again, causing it to overheat and melt. There is a risk of it catching fire in this situation.
The revised part has been updated to eliminate this possibility, so it cannot overheat.
If your engine starts, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. If it doesn't start and you don't keep trying to stat it over and over again, also nothing to worry about.
I've actually seen one come in that caught on fire on a tow truck, owner had driven into deep water and locked the engine. It arrived with the rear portion of the hood burnt. Insurance company totalled it easily.
