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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 22V733📅 Oct 3, 2022

2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 & 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

💥 The risk

The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

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
22V733000
Manufacturer recall #
2022100009
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
19,968
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 20, 2023
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V733 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V733?

2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 & 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 + 2 more. 19,968 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.