Recall 24V445000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date
20240614
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
16 models

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.