MERCEDES BENZ G63 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V820000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | G63 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-03-20 | 2019-11-18 | 2019-11-18 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-11 - 2018-12-03
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020020021
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2427
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2019 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. The front door wiring harnesses may have been improperly routed causing damage to the individual wires during opening and closing of the front doors.
The damage to certain wires can impact safety features such as the side impact restraint system, the automatic unlocking of the door in the event of a crash, or the vehicle location in the event of an emergency call. These scenarios increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, modify, or replace the front door wiring harness in the event damage has occurred, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020021.
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.
