Mercedes recalls 116,000 SUVs for fire risk | Car News

Mercedes-Benz is recalling some 116,000 SUVs, like variations created by the AMG and Maybach divisions. According to documents submitted to the National Freeway Website traffic Protection Administration (NHTSA), the problem worries the vehicle’s 48-volt program, found beneath the front passenger seat. 

The trouble lies in grounding the procedure. Especially, the bolt of the 48-volt floor relationship less than the passenger seat may possibly not have been tightened appropriately. As a consequence, the wiring could overheat and melt. The enterprise points out that 100% of the types afflicted by the remember are possibly afflicted by this unfastened connection. 

Owing to the nature of the problem, it is stated that owners are not notified by their auto regarding this situation. Nevertheless, if the link is presently loose, a warning message could look on the instrument cluster, relating to the 48-volt power source. 

2023 Mercedes Benz GLS 4matic

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The next products are identified as portion of the recall marketing campaign: 

– Mercedes-AMG GLE53 (2021 to 2024)
– Mercedes-AMG GLE63 (2021 to 2024)
– Mercedes-AMG GLS63 (2021 to 2023)
– Mercedes-Benz GLE350 (2023 and 2024)
– Mercedes-Benz GLE450 (2020 to 2024)
– Mercedes-Benz GLE580 (2020 to 2023)
– Mercedes-Benz GLS450 (2019 to 2023)
– Mercedes-Benz GLS580 (2020 to 2023)
– Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 (2021 to 2023)

Sellers will be requested to inspect and tighten the floor link if vital. Also, automobiles not on this remember record, but belonging to the very same vintages, will be inspected by professionals. 

Dealers will be knowledgeable of the recall on March 22, whilst owner notification letters really should be sent out by May 14.