Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 116,020 of the following vehicles:
- Model year 2023-2024 GLE 350s,
- Model year 2020-2024 GLE 450s,
- Model year 2020-2023 GLS 580s and GLE 580s,
- Model year 2019-2023 GLS 450s,
- Model year 2021-2023 Maybach GLS 600s and AMG GLS 63s, and
- Model year 2021-2024 AMG GLE 53s, AMG GLE 53 Coupes 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.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the 48-volt ground connection -- as necessary -- free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 14, 2024.
Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.