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SevereNHTSA·24V207000·Announced 2024-03-15

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles Due to 48-Volt Ground Connection Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2019-2024 models because a 48-Volt ground connection may overheat, increasing 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 explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2024 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580, Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, AMG GLE 53, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. The recall involves a total of 116,020 vehicles.

The defect involves a 48-Volt ground connection located under the passenger seat that may not be secured properly. This improper securing can result in the ground connection overheating, which increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. 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, MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS 450 4MATIC, AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+, GLS 600, GLS 600 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Crossover
Hazard
Affected units
116,020

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 (17)

  • GLS 450 4MATIC
  • AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+
  • GLS 600
  • GLS 600 4MATIC
  • GLS 450
  • GLE 450
  • GLS 580 4MATIC
  • AMG GLE63 S
  • GLS450
  • GLS580
  • AMG GLS63
  • AMG GLE53
  • GLE 580
  • GLE 580 4MATIC
  • AMG GLE53 4MATIC+
  • GLE 350
  • AMG GLS63 4MATIC+

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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