NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection
Published: March 15, 2024Recall ID: 24V207000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
Affected Products
Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection |
| Nhtsa id | 24V207000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V207000 |
| 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 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating. |
| Completion rate | 84.18 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002. |
| Consequence summary | An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024040002 |
| Potentially affected | 116020 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |