The electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness may not have been correctly processed. This can lead to water entering the connector, which could cause short circuit and can create a thermal overload of the connector when the vehicle is parked, causing the risk of fire.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 7 June 2017 and 20 April 2022.
Mercedes recall code: 1595003, 1595004
Affected models: E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 57,988
Source: Rapex Alert 31/2024 A12/01979/24