The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG GT53 and AMG GT63 vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the storage compartment to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
The risk
A center console that opens during a crash can allow unsecured cargo to eject into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the front center console storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010008.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | 2019 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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 GT 63 | 2019 | 0 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 | 2019 | 3 | 8 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2022
6 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
| 22V751000 30 Sept 2022 | Braun Ambulances |
| 22V640000 25 Aug 2022 | General Motors, LLC |
| 22V420000 13 Jun 2022 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 22V411000 10 Jun 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V196000 28 Mar 2022 | Hyundai Motor America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022