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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V776000·Announced 2020-12-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls AMG GLC63 Vehicles Due to Starter Cable Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,563 AMG GLC63 vehicles because a starter cable may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a stall or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that can result in a fire or crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2020 AMG GLC 63 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves 2,563 vehicles where the power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly. This defect allows the cable to chafe against the starter housing, which can cause a short-circuit.

If the power supply cable short-circuits, it can result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. No specific dates or geographic distribution details are provided in the source text beyond the model years.

Dealers will inspect the starter harness and power supply cable installation and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 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 GLC63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
2,563

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 GLC63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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