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2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cls53, Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 and others recall: wiring

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall on June 14, 2024. It covers about 22,422 vehicles.

vehicles affected
22,422
reported
Jun 14, 2024
owners notified
Nov 15, 2024
related complaints
11

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 24V445000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 24V445000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cls53, Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 and others wiring?

Yes. Recall 24V445000, reported on June 14, 2024, covers about 22,422 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 24V445000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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