CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly. If it is loose, the electrical cable can overheat.
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire in the vehicle. Owners should not ignore this recall, even though the problem is a loose connection rather than a failed part.
The remedy is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, which will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
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