Recall 24V-100
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 and 5 other models: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V-100
- Reported
- February 9, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 12,191 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.
The risk
An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2021 to 2023
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 2021 to 2023
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 2021 to 2023
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 2021 to 2023
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 2021 to 2023