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NHTSA recall 20V048000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

January 27, 2020report date
2,518units affected
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What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 Amg 4matic, E63S amg 4matic Wagon, S63 amg Cabrio 4matic, S63 amg Coupe 4matic, and S63 amg 4matic and 2019 G63 amg 4matic, Amg GT63 4matic, Amg GT63S 4matic vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.

Why it matters: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63, 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt 63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63, 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V048000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.