2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 & 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 + 2 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ 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.
💥 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V533000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2022080010
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 16,977
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 14, 2022
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.