2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Trailer Hitches Recall 23V629000 (Mercedes-Benz 2023090010)

NHTSA recall 23V629000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2023090010 / 120002) covers about 12,118 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vehicles (trailer hitches), filed with NHTSA Sep 11, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V629000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

12,118
vehicles affected (potential)
2023
model years
Sep 11, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Trailer hitches

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.

The risk

A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 26, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2023090010 / 120002

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V629000 as 2023090010, 120002. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2023090010 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002023All GLC 300 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 11, 2023
Owner notification
Jan 26, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 23V629000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V629000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V629000 or 2023090010). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V629000?

NHTSA recall 23V629000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2023090010 / 120002) covers about 12,118 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 vehicles (trailer hitches), filed with NHTSA Sep 11, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023 GLC300 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V629000?

NHTSA's record for 23V629000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A detached tow eye can separate the vehicle from the tow truck, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V629000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V629000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the front crossmember, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 26, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 23V629000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2023090010, 120002. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2023090010, 120002) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V629000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V629000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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