Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, AMG GLE53 +8 more: Electrical system — interior/under dash

Affects Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, AMG GLE53, GLE 450, GLE 580, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, GLS580, GLS450, GLS 580 · 2020–2022 — about 21K vehicles.

The hazard

An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

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