CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger 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 tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
- 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 48-volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, so the connection can overheat over time.
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall, even though the vehicle may appear to run normally.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground connection and tighten it as necessary, at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letter starting May 3, 2024, and can call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2024040002). Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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