Recall 22V533000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG CLS53 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 |
| 2019 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG CLS53 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 |
| 2020 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG CLS53 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT43 |
| 2021 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 |
| 2022 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 |
| 2022 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT43 |
| 2022 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.