NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11031552: 2024, 2025 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53 4matic+

Official manufacturer communication context for 2024, 2025 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53 4matic+, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11031552 summary graphic for 2024, 2025 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53 4matic+
11031552NHTSA document ID
Service campaigncommunication type
7affected 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

Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2025 CLE (236 platform) vehicles, the seam seal in the front left wheel arch does not meet current production specifications which could result in leaks and subsequent corrosion in that area. MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the front left wheel arch seam seal on the affected vehicles.

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 Cle53 4matic+2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cle53 4matic+ Cabriolet2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 3002024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 300 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 300 4matic Cabriolet2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 450 4matic2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 450 4matic Cabriolet2025Ask 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 11031552?

Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2025 CLE (236 platform) vehicles, the seam seal in the front left wheel arch does not meet current production specifications which could result in leaks and subsequent corrosion in that area. MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the front left wheel.

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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