Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V231000

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-04-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V231000

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

Component
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
21,306
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-08
Owners notified
2022-07-08

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

15 model years across 11 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE532022 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE632021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS632021
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502022 2021 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 5802021 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC2022
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502021
Mercedes-Benz GLS5802021
Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS6002021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.