2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Models Recalled for Loose Ground Cable Issue

 

48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly

An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V100000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 12,191

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

16 Affected Products 

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
MERCEDES-BENZ	AMG CLS53	2021
MERCEDES-BENZ	AMG E53	2021-2023
MERCEDES-BENZ	AMG GT43	2021-2023
MERCEDES-BENZ	AMG GT53	2021-2023
MERCEDES-BENZ	CLS450	2021-2023
MERCEDES-BENZ	E450	2021-2023