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Mercedes-Benz recall 2022040017

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2022040017. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V231000 on Apr 8, 2022: electrical system on the 2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 21,306 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
22V2310002020–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz modelElectrical SystemApr 8, 202221,306critical
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GLE450, GLS450, 2021-2022 AMG GLE53, 2020-2021 GLE580, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600 and AMG GLS63 vehicles. A ground cable bolt for the 48V ground connection under the front passenger seat may not be secured properly, which can cause the electrical cable to overheat. Risk An overheated electrical cable can increase the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will inspect and tighten the ground cable bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040017.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V231000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2022040017 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 22V231000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2022040017 the same recall as 22V231000?

Yes. 2022040017 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 22V231000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2022040017 cover?

2020–2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 21,306 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2022040017 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.