MERCEDES BENZ AMG EQS53 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG EQS53 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-04-15 | 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022030019
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured.
Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, affecting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the ground connection and the auxiliary heater electrical connection, and repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030019.
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.
