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HighNHTSA·20V227000·Announced 2020-04-21

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 AMG GT for eCall Wiring Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 AMG GT vehicles because a missing wiring ground line may cause the emergency call system to relay inaccurate location data or prevent verbal communication with the call center.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical communication system where failure could delay emergency response and increase injury risk, fitting the 'High' criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles due to a defect in the emergency call system (eCall) communication module. The module may be missing the wiring harness ground line, which can cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location and restrict the ability to communicate verbally with the call center.

This defect may delay emergency responders in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 149 vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring harness of the communication module free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Communication System
Hazard
Affected units
149

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMG GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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