NHTSA recall 24V-445 (24V445000)
electrical system recall reported June 14, 2024 - about 22,422 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V445000
- Also written as
- 24V-445
- Manufacturer number
- 2024100002/3
- Reported
- June 14, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~22,422
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-445 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.