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NHTSA Recall 24V224000: Electrical system: wiring

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 396 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz E 350.

396
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (May 17)
NHTSA campaign24V224000
Manufacturer campaign2024MMNNNN
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedMarch 22, 2024
Owner notificationMay 17, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E350 4Matic, E450 4Matic All-Terrain, and E450 4Matic vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will check the transmission wiring harness routing and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040007.

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 24V224000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz E 3502024
Mercedes-Benz E 4502024

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.