Recall 22V231000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Report Date
20220408
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Affected Vehicles
15 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 450
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 580
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLS 450
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLS 580
2021 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE53
2021 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE63
2021 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLS63
2021 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 450
2021 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 580
2021 MERCEDES BENZ GLS450
2021 MERCEDES BENZ GLS580
2021 MERCEDES BENZ MAYBACH GLS600
2022 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE53
2022 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 450
2022 MERCEDES BENZ GLS 450

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.