Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

• Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S 2018–2021
• Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63 2019–2021
• Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63S 2019–2021

Facts

NHTSA recall number

21V217000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Reported to NHTSA

Mar 26, 2021

Owners notified

May 18, 2021

Vehicles or items affected

493

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

–

Part

Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › Starter assembly

Maker's own recall number

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.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Mar 25, 2022
• Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention May 14, 2021
• Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Mar 26, 2021
• Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Jun 5, 2020
• Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 27, 2020
• Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Dec 6, 2019

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.