MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT53 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V533000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GT53 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-10-14 | 2022-07-22 | 2022-07-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022080010
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16977
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.
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.
