The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V100000·Announced 2024-02-09

Mercedes-Benz recalls 2021-2023 vehicles for ground cable fire risk

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2021-2023 models including AMG GT53, CLS450, E450, and others because the 48-volt ground cable connection may not be tightened properly, risking fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural electrical vehicle defect with fire risk, but no deaths, injuries, or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric, fire risk in a vehicle without reported incidents scores as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2023 models including the CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT43, and AMG GT53. Approximately 12,191 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The 48-volt ground cable connection in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly, which can cause the cable to overheat and increase the risk of fire.

Owners should contact their Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Dealers will inspect the cable connection and repair it as necessary at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. For more information, 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 E 450, AMG E53, CLS 450, AMG CLS53
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
12,191

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 (6)

  • E 450
  • AMG E53
  • CLS 450
  • AMG CLS53
  • AMG GT43
  • AMG GT53

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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