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SevereNHTSA·23V676000·Announced 2023-10-06

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and SL63 for Wiring Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and SL63 vehicles because an improperly secured electrical wiring harness may overheat or cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire or loss of drive power.

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 (electrical wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The recall involves 5,326 vehicles in the United States.

The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly. This defect can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power, or cause the harness to overheat. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheated electrical wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2023. 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 SL55, AMG SL63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
5,326

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 (2)

  • AMG SL55
  • AMG SL63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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