The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63S | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2018 | 3 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2019 | 2 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2020 | 1 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2019 | 0 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2020 | 0 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63 | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63S | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63S | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63S | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2021
92 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the electrical system; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021