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SevereNHTSA·21V217000·Announced 2021-03-26

Mercedes-Benz Recalls AMG Models Due to Starter Cable Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 493 AMG E63S and GT63 models because an incorrectly installed starter cable may chafe wires, causing a short circuit, vehicle stall, or fire.

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 (wiring) that poses a risk of fire and crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2021 AMG E63S, 2019-2021 AMG GT63, and 2019-2021 AMG GT63S vehicles. The recall involves 493 vehicles where the starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly. This installation error can allow the power supply harness wires to chafe.

The chafed wires may cause a short circuit, which 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 for when the defect occurred are provided in the source text.

Mercedes-Benz 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 on May 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 E63S, AMG GT63, AMG GT63S
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
493

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 (3)

  • AMG E63S
  • AMG GT63
  • AMG GT63S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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