NHTSA Recall 24V445000: Electrical system: wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,422 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V445000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2024100002/3 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 14, 2024 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V445000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | 2019, 2020, 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.