MERCEDES BENZ AMG SL55 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V676000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG SL55 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-11-20 2023-10-06 2023-10-10

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2023100014

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5326

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheated electrical wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100014.

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.