NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit
Published: June 14, 2024Recall ID: 24V445000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Misrouted Harness May Corrode and Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 24V445000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V445000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 83.76 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024100002/3 |
| Potentially affected | 22422 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |