Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system
What is 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.
What could happen
An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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 covered
- 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 Cls 450 2021–2023
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 2021–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V100000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 9, 2024
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,191
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Apr 11, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Tires Jan 17, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Sep 13, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 22, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.