Recall 24V445000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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 Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 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 |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG E53 |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT43 |
| 2023 | MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.