Mercedes-Benz 12-Volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly, which can impair the electronic stability program (ESP) or result in the ground connection overheating.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the wiring rear compartment/trunk. Here is what owners need to know.
The 12-Volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly, which can impair the electronic stability program (ESP) or result in the ground connection overheating.
Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-554.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall expanded to more vehicles. LATEST
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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