Campaign 25V-255

Incorrect fuse box that was not designed for the vehicle may have been installed

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V255000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

20 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 60, of which 5 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-255
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Mercedes-BenzAMG C43 4MATIC20230
Mercedes-BenzAMG EQE 53 4MATIC20230
Mercedes-BenzAMG EQS 53 4MATIC2023 to 20240
Mercedes-BenzAMG SL432023 to 20241
Mercedes-BenzAMG SL55 4MATIC+20230
Mercedes-BenzAMG SL63 4MATIC+20230
Mercedes-BenzC 30020235
Mercedes-BenzEQE 350 4MATIC20230
Mercedes-BenzEQE 500 4MATIC20232
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV 350 4MATIC20231
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV 500 4MATIC20230
Mercedes-BenzEQS 450 4MATIC20233
Mercedes-BenzEQS 450+20236
Mercedes-BenzEQS 580 4MATIC20234
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV 580 4MATIC20231
Mercedes-BenzGLC 3002023 to 202436
Mercedes-BenzS 500 4MATIC20230
Mercedes-BenzS 580 4MATIC20231
Mercedes-BenzS 580 E 4MATIC20230
Mercedes-maybachS 680 4MATIC20230
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.