Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, AMG E53 +2 more: Electrical system — wiring

Affects Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53, AMG E53, AMG GT53, AMG GT43 · 2019–2023 — about 22K vehicles.

The hazard

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational