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April 8, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V231000
Unsecured Ground Connection Bolt
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V231
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 21,306
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.