NHTSA Campaign 21V217000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Mar 26, 2021 · 493 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles. The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.
Consequence
Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA 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 May 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E63S | 2018 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E63S | 2019 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E63S | 2020 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E63S | 2021 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63 | 2019 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63 | 2020 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63 | 2021 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63S | 2019 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63S | 2020 | 493 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT63S | 2021 | 493 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V217000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.