2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53, Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 S, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT43 +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V574000 · 880 units potentially affected · filed Aug 11, 2023
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 E450, E350, AMG E63 S, AMG E53, CLS450, AMG GT53, and AMG GT43 vehicles. Due to a software error, the exit warning system audio and visual warnings may fail to alert occupants about approaching vehicles.
Why it matters
Failure to alert occupants of an approaching vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the exit warning system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080005.
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
- 23V574000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2023080005
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
- Units affected
- 880
- Report received
- Aug 11, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 8, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
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