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.