MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT63 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V217000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT63 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-18 2021-03-26 2021-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021040013

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 493

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.

Consequence

Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.

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.safercar.gov.