2019–2023 Mercedes-Benz Amg CLS53, Amg E53, Amg GT53 and more recall: Electrical system: wiring
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V445000
- Reported
- June 14, 2024
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Part
- Electrical system: wiring
- Vehicles affected
- About 22,422
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Mercedes-Benz Amg CLS53 (2019, 2020, 2021); Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Mercedes-Benz Amg GT43 (2021, 2022, 2023); Mercedes-Benz Amg GT53 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What is the fix?
Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall…
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.