Recall 24V445000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 2019-2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53
RECALL This recall affects up to 22,422 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V445000 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 22,422 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53, 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53, 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 GT43, 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53, 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53
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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.
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