Mercedes-Benz recall 2020070017

Q: Is 2020070017 the same recall as 20V364000?

Yes. 2020070017 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 20V364000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2020070017. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V364000 on Jun 22, 2020: engine and engine cooling on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models, 90 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V364000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Mercedes-Benz’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V364000	2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models	Engine And Engine Cooling	Jun 22, 2020	90	critical

Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300, E350, and GLC300 vehicles equipped with turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engines. The screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in an oil leak. Risk An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger oil lines and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070017.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V364000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2020070017 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V364000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Mercedes-Benz’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2020070017 the same recall as 20V364000?

Yes. 2020070017 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 20V364000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2020070017 cover?

2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models, 90 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2020070017 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.