Electrical system: wiringRecall 22V-533 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 22V-533 covers 16,977 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V533000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.