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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 and E53 fire risk cable
critical How serious is it? About this label
An overheated cable increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V100000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:wiring |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
A cable that grounds the vehicle's 48-volt electrical system, located under the hood, may not be fastened tightly. If the connection is loose, the cable can overheat.
What you should do
2. Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer, or call 1-800-367-6372, to schedule the inspection.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V100000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-367-6372
The bigger picture
- Mercedes-Benz Electrical System Recalls Include EQB Battery Fire Risks · all 22 Mercedes-Benz recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 CLS450, E450, E450 All-Terrain, AMG E53, AMG GT43, AMG GT53, and 2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The 48-volt ground cable connection located in the engine compartment may not be tightened properly and may result in the ground cable overheating.
- Safety risk
- An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the 48-volt ground cable connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.