The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, and EQS vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under recall 24V-115. An incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed.
The risk
An incorrect fuse box can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025050003/4.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC+ | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2023, 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 53 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 | 2023 | 1 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 4MATIC+ | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC+ | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2023 | 22 | 9 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC | 2023 | 8 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2023 | 11 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC | 2023 | 7 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 8 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2023 | 55 | 12 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2024 | 21 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 E 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2025
148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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