MERCEDES BENZ AMG CLS53 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V100000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG CLS53 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-03-22 2024-02-09 2024-02-13

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2024MMNNNN

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12191

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.