MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S, AMG GT63, AMG GT63S (2018-2021): Electrical system
Recall 21V217000 · Mar 26, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
493
vehicles affected
493
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V217000
- Date
- Mar 26, 2021
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 493
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring; Electrical system > Starter assembly
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg E63S | 2018-2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg GT63 | 2019-2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg GT63S | 2019-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V217000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S (2018-2021), Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63 (2019-2021), Mercedes-Benz Amg GT63S (2019-2021), about 493 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V217000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.