NHTSA recall 22V-231 (22V231000)
electrical system recall reported April 8, 2022 - about 21,306 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V231000
- Also written as
- 22V-231
- Manufacturer number
- 2022040017
- Reported
- April 8, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,306
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-231 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.