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SevereNHTSA·22V231000·Announced 2022-04-08

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 21,306 Vehicles for Electrical Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 21,306 vehicles because a ground cable bolt may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat and increase the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that can cause a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, and AMG GLS63 vehicles. The recall involves a total of 21,306 vehicles.

The defect involves a ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection located under the front passenger seat. This bolt may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat. An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC, AMG GLE53, GLE 450, GLE 580
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
21,306

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (11)

  • GLS 450 4MATIC
  • AMG GLE53
  • GLE 450
  • GLE 580
  • AMG GLE63
  • MAYBACH GLS600
  • GLS580
  • GLS450
  • GLS 580 4MATIC
  • GLS 450
  • AMG GLS63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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