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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: AMG SL55 and SL63 Vehicles Recalled for Electrical Wiring Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 6, 2023
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Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling approximately 5,326 vehicles, including the 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 models. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not have been secured properly during manufacturing, which can lead to a short circuit. This defect can cause the vehicle to lose drive power suddenly or cause the wiring to overheat, potentially leading to a fire. Owners can have this issue fixed by a dealer who will properly secure the harness free of charge.

Risk

An improperly secured wiring harness can cause a short circuit, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the short circuit can cause the harness to overheat, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Confirm if your vehicle is a 2022-2023 Mercedes-AMG SL55 or AMG SL63.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator properly secured.
  3. For further assistance, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2023100014.
  4. Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding recall 23V676.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free securing of the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator.

How to: Contact an authorized dealer to have the wiring harness secured at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 Mercedes-AMG SL55
Product: 2022-2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V676000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers
Units Affected: 5,326 vehicles(5326% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 20, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 2023100014
Agency Last Updated: November 22, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response