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Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V224000·Announced 2024-03-22

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2024 E-Class Vehicles for Wiring Harness Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2024 E350 and E450 vehicles because the transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft, potentially causing a loss of drive power.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of drive power increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2024 E350 4Matic, E450 4Matic All-Terrain, and E450 4Matic vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft. This proximity can result in damage to the wiring harness, which may cause a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will check the transmission wiring harness routing and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 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 E 350, E 450
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
396

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 (2)

  • E 350
  • E 450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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