Recall 24V-688: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53, 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 and 3 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 13, 2024, covering about 2,025 vehicles.

NHTSA number
24V-688
Report date
Sep 13, 2024
Vehicles affected
2,025
Owners notified
Nov 1, 2024

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.

The risk

An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. 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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentEquipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software
Parking Brake › Electrical › Control Module › Software
Back Over Prevention › Automatic System Braking
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number24V688000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE532024All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 3002024All years
Mercedes-Benz CLE 4502024All years
Mercedes-Benz E 3502024All years
Mercedes-Benz E 4502024All 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-688?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.

How is recall 24V-688 fixed?

Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.