2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V533000 · 17K units potentially affected · filed Jul 22, 2022
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
Why it matters
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.
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
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V533000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2022080010
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Units affected
- 16,977
- Report received
- Jul 22, 2022
- Owner letters
- Oct 14, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 2019, 2020, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 2021, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022