Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V217000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V217000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2018-2021 e63s amg, e63s amg wagon, 2019-2021 amg gt63 4-door, and amg gt63s 4-door vehicles Includes 493 affected units, Starter Power Cable May Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2021 e63s amg, e63s amg wagon, 2019-2021 amg gt63 4-door, and amg gt63s 4-door vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V217000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2021-03-26T00:00:00
Subject: Starter power cable may short circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 493

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2021040013
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.75

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 21V217000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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