MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V445000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2024100002/3
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16999
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.
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.safercar.gov.
