Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C63 AMG, C63 AMG S, AMG GT 53, AMG GT 63, AMG GT 63 S, and 2020 GLC 63 AMG, GLC 63 AMG S vehicles. An incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately. On December 18, 2020, an additional 360 vehicles were added to the recall population.
What could happen
If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Letters for the owners of the 360 additional vehicles were mailed January 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080016.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 S 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 S 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt53 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63 2019–2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63S 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V395000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 6, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 28, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,399
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Electronic stability control (esc)
- Maker's own recall number
- 2020080016
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention May 14, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Apr 1, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 26, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Feb 7, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Apr 15, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.