NHTSA recall 21V217000
Electrical System · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
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.
Why it matters: 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 fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63S
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63S
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63S
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63S, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63S, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt63S.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V217000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.