Recall 24V-207: 2021–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53, 2023–2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ and 15 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 15, 2024, covering about 116,020 vehicles.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
The risk
An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V207000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2023 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4Matic | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4Matic | 2020, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS450 | 2021 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS580 | 2021 | All years |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 | 2021 | All years |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic | 2022, 2023 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V-207?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.
How is recall 24V-207 fixed?
Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.