MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V445000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2021
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-06-14 2024-06-17

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16999

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly remedied during a prior recall repair, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

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.safercar.gov.