NHTSA Campaign 22V231000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Apr 8, 2022 · 21,306 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.
Consequence
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE53 | 2021 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE53 | 2022 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE63 | 2021 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLS63 | 2021 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 | 2020 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 | 2021 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 | 2022 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 580 | 2020 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 580 | 2021 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 450 | 2020 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 450 | 2022 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 580 | 2020 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS450 | 2021 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS580 | 2021 | 21,306 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | MAYBACH GLS600 | 2021 | 21,306 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V231000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.