MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2019: STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V938000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-02-03 2022-12-16 2022-12-19

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2023010008

Component: STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2019 AMG GT53 and AMG GT63 vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the storage compartment to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Consequence

A center console that opens during a crash can allow unsecured cargo to eject into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front center console storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010008.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.