GROUNDWORK — 24V445000: Transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 and 3 other models: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 24V445000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 24V445000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:38:15.103Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=24V445000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLS53 OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed. OFFICIAL NOTES Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. OWNER PREPARATION Keep existing warnings or observations for service. This guide does not ask you to probe wiring, disconnect a battery or open a high-voltage assembly. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE The source describes a pending remedy or parts The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 24V445000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. The source describes a pending remedy or parts. What is available now for this VIN, and which interim instructions still apply? The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which electrical component or software function is covered, and what interim charging, parking or use instructions does the manufacturer give? Compare the answer with the reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which items in the reported replacement remedy for 24V445000 were replaced, and are they identified on the work order? Keep the replaced items and the campaign number together so that a later visit can distinguish recall work from other repairs. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. How does this campaign relate to 22V533000, and does work recorded under an earlier campaign satisfy the current remedy? Show any earlier work order. Related recall numbers can describe expanded or repeated work; ask the manufacturer to reconcile the records. Discussion status / answer: __________ 6. What dated document records the remedy performed under 24V445000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.