Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain CLS and E-Class vehicles, including AMG models and its AMG GT, because a loose ground connection could lead to a vehicle fire.
Recalled models include:
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 53
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
- 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz E 450
Mercedes tells federal safety regulators that “the 48-volt ground connection located in the engine compartment might not be tightened to the specified torque.” That could cause electrical resistance at the connection to increase, which could raise the temperature. “As a consequence, a risk of fire cannot be ruled out completely.”
The company says it “is aware of no reports of property damage, fatalities, or injury related to this defect.” But it has received field reports of warning messages that could be related.
Dealers will fix the problem by checking the torque of the connection and correcting it if necessary.
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