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Mercedes-Benz E 350 Recall 25V240: Loose Wiring Ground Connections Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 25V240, reported April 11, 2025, 14 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles may have 12-volt and 48-volt ground connections in the electrical wiring harness that are not secured properly. As a result, these connections can overheat.

Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.

Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and repair the 12-volt and 48-volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your VIN for any 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 25V240Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, and E 450 4MATIC vehicles. The 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connections overheating.
Risk
Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. 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 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz E 3502024
Mercedes-Benz E 4502024