MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V231000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-07-08 2022-04-08 2022-04-11

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022040017

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21306

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.

Consequence

An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

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.