Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V776000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-12-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V776000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,563
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-11
Owners notified
2021-03-18

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AMG GLC 63 4MATIC vehicles. The power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and short-circuit.

Safety risk

If the power supply cable short-circuits, it can result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter harness and power supply cable installation, and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021010006.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC632020 2019 2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.