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NHTSA Recall 22V231000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21,306 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53.

21,306
vehicles potentially affected
11
models affected
2022
owners notified (July 8)
NHTSA campaign22V231000
Manufacturer campaign2022040017
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Report receivedApril 8, 2022
Owner notificationJuly 8, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V231000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE532021, 2022
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE632021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS632021
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020, 2021, 2022
Mercedes-Benz GLE 5802020, 2021
Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC2022
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502021
Mercedes-Benz GLS5802021
Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS6002021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.