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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Recall 23V835: Loose Ground Connection Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 23V835, reported December 8, 2023, 164 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A 12-volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly. Over time, this can cause the connection to overheat.

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect and secure the 12-volt ground connection as needed at no charge. Owners who have not received a notification letter, mailed January 26, 2024, can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V835Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. A 12-Volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Risk
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the 12-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLE 35020212022
Mercedes-Benz GLE 45020212022