NHTSA Recall #24V207000 — MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Moderate NHTSA Official Language 2024-03-15

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

What Happened

Risk if Unfixed

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.

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What happened

Risk if unfixed

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450, MERCEDES-BENZ GLS580

Affected Vehicles

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class

Arrange a free repair

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #24V207000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING recall for the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class? (Campaign #24V207000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GLE 350, 2020-2024 GLE 450, 2020-2023 GLS 580, GLE 580, 2019-2023 GLS 450, 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600, AMG GLS 63, 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 53 Coupe, and AMG GLE 63 S vehicles. A 48-Volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-Volt ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040002.