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SevereNHTSA·20V395000·Announced 2020-07-06

Mercedes-Benz Recalls AMG Models Due to Electronic Stability Control Software Error

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2020 AMG models because incorrect Electronic Stability Program software may cause the system to react inaccurately, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (Electronic Stability Control software) that may increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. 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. The recall involves a total of 5,399 vehicles, including an additional 360 vehicles added to the population on December 18, 2020.

The defect is an incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version that may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately. If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase the risk of a crash.

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2020, and letters for the owners of the 360 additional vehicles were mailed on January 15, 2021. 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 GT53, AMG GLC63 S, AMG GT63S, AMG GT63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
5,399

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 (7)

  • AMG GT53
  • AMG GLC63 S
  • AMG GT63S
  • AMG GT63
  • AMG C63
  • AMG C63 S
  • AMG GLC63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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