NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11006595: 2019-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Cls53

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Cls53, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11006595 summary graphic for 2019-2023 Mercedes-benz Amg Cls53
11006595NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
11affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Complaint Customer states that either the yellow battery indicator lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster OR a 4MATIC malfunction MIL is present, AND the subject vehicle is affected by the pending recall Replace Transmission Wiring Harness (NHTSA ID 24V445). The following DTCs may also be present in the initial quick test: In N45 - All-wheel drive (AWD): U103E00 Communication with the suspension FlexRay has a malfunction In N73 - Electronic ignition lock (EZS): U116000 A bus keepawake control unit has been detected Cause Possible water entry into connector X279x1 Remedy Immediately disconnect electrical connector X279x1 and create a TIPS case. Further instructions will be provided in case Please attach the following documents to the TIPS case: Initial quick test Instrument Cluster event memory Detailed photos of both ends of electrical connector X279x1

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes-benzAmg Cls532019-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E532019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E53 S2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E632019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E63 S2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E63s2019-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt432021-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt532019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt632019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt63 S2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt63s2019-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11006595?

Complaint Customer states that either the yellow battery indicator lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster OR a 4MATIC malfunction MIL is present, AND the subject vehicle is affected by the pending recall Replace Transmission Wiring Harness (NHTSA ID 24V445). The following DTCs may also be present in the initial quick test: In N45 - All-wheel drive (AWD): U103E00 Communication with the suspension FlexRay has.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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