MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-04-11

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles, 12-Volt and high-voltage wiring harness issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-11
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	E 350, E 450
Model year	2024
Units affected	14
Defect	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain, and E 450 4MATIC vehicles. The 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections for the electrical wiring harness may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connections overheating._x000D_ Overheated ground connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt and 48-Volt ground connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall number	25V240000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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