MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLS63 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V207000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLS63 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-05-03 2024-03-15 2024-03-18

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2024040002

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 116020

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.

Consequence

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.

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.