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- Stuttgart, Germany-based Mercedes (OTCPK:MBGAF) (OTCPK:MBGYY) will recall 116,020 vehicles, including certain GLE and GLS vehicles, due to a loose 48-volt ground connection under the passenger seat.
- As per the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's or NHTSA safety report, "...the high electrical currents potentially flowing through this connection, the temperature in this area might increase. As a consequence, a risk of fire cannot be ruled out completely."
- As a remedy for the impacted cars, an authorized Mercedes Benz (OTCPK:MBGAF) dealer will inspect and, if necessary, repair the bolting of the ground connection.
- The recall will be announced to dealers on March 22 and to owners prior to May 14.