NHTSA Campaign 22V533000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Jul 22, 2022 · 16,977 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG CLS53 | 2019 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG CLS53 | 2020 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG CLS53 | 2021 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E53 | 2019 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E53 | 2020 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E53 | 2021 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E53 | 2022 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT43 | 2021 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT43 | 2022 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2019 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2020 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2021 | 16,977 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2022 | 16,977 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V533000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.