NHTSA Campaign 24V100000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Feb 9, 2024 · 12,191 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 2021 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2021 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2022 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2023 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 2021 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 2022 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 2023 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2021 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2022 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2023 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 2021 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 2022 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450 2023 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 2021 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 2022 12,191
MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 2023 12,191

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V100000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.