NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - 48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly
Published: February 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V100000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | 48-Volt Ground Cable Not Tightened Properly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V100000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V100000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 95.28 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024MMNNNN |
| Potentially affected | 12191 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |