Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai, Genesis, Kia And Mercedes-Benz Are Recalling Over 263,000 Vehicles Due To Electrical And EV Charging Concerns

1. Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V207000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 116,020

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE Sedan: The Luxury Brand’s Midsize EV Sedan

Highlight: The rear wheel drive and the all-wheel drive EQE 350 are priced the same.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $111,340 (Base Model: $76,050)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a blind spot assist system; an active lane keep assistance system; a high beam assist system; a 360-degree camera; a stability control system; rain-sensing wipers; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Coupe AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Athletic Performance Crossover

 

Highlight:  The heated massaging seats provide the ultimate spa treatment.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $105,950 (Base Price: $79,500)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; AMG electronic slip differential; a tire pressure monitoring system; a braking assist system; electronic blind spot; a brake hold feature; rear camera; and a parking assist system

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250: The Brand's Entry-Level Compact Crossover

 

Highlight: The GLA is a front wheel drive crossover.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $48,620 (Base Model GLA: $37,280)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; an electronic blind spot system; an electronic stability system; traction control; a rear view cameral and a tire pressure monitor system

Standard Equipment:18-inch wheels; start-stop engine; an 8-speed automatic transmission; power front seats with driver’s lumbar support; 3-position memory front seats; pseudo leather seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; rear privacy glass; a dual zone automatic climate control system; a power liftgate; heated power side mirrors; a touchpad controller; keyless entry; a push button ignition starter system; and a MBUX touchscreen and voice activated infotainment center; LED headlights and taillights

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43: The Brand's Luxury Performance Crossover

  

Highlight: The GLC is available as a traditional SUV-like or curvaceous hatchback-like design.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $71,685 (Base Model GLC: $44,250)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; an electronic blind spot system; an electronic stability system; a rear view camera; and a tire pressure monitor system

Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG Cabriolet: Mixing Style, Luxury, Technology and Performance

Highlight: The high-performance cabriolet is available with a route- based speed adaption system. This highly evolved system adjusts the vehicle speed to the posted highway sign, roundabouts, toll booths and toll exits, when using the radar-activated cruise control system.

E53 AMG Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $101,453 (Base Model: $81,345)

Seating Capacity: Mercedes-Benz says 4, but really 2

2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sedan: A Premium Entry Level Sports Luxury Sedan

 

Highlight: The 2015 C400 4MATIC Sport sedan with the 329-horsepower engine is replaced by this year's C450 AMG, which is powered-by a 362-horsepower engine.

 

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $60,920 (Base Model: C300 is $39,875)

 

Seating Capacity: 5

 

Standard Features: ABS; airbags; an electronic brake hold system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a collision preventive assist system; a cross wind assist system; LED running lights (and tail lamps); an electronic stability control system; and a rain sensing wiper system

 

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG: Personality, Style And Performance

Highlight: The 4-cylinder turbo pushes out 355 horses from underneath the hood. This type of power rivals many 6-cylinder engines.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $63,815 (Base Model starts at $48,375)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags (front, side, knee and front windows); a tire pressure monitoring system; ABS; an electronic parking brake; brake assist system; and stability control

Standard Equipment:  3-position memory front power seats; pseudo-leather; a manually operated tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel; automatic headlights; a stop-and-start economy fuel saver; automatic turn-on headlamps; and an AMG performance package

Suspension System:

Front- Three link, coil springs, McPherson gas-filled struts

Rear- Four link, coil springs, gas-filled struts