NHTSA Recall 24V100000: Electrical system: wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,191 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V100000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2024MMNNNN |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | February 9, 2024 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An overheated ground cable increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 24V100000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.