CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. The front door wiring harnesses may have been improperly routed causing damage to the individual wires during opening and closing of the front doors.
- Risk
- The damage to certain wires can impact safety features such as the side impact restraint system, the automatic unlocking of the door in the event of a crash, or the vehicle location in the event of an emergency call. These scenarios increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, modify, or replace the front door wiring harness in the event damage has occurred, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020021.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Front door wiring harnesses on these vehicles may have been routed improperly. Opening and closing the front doors can then damage individual wires.
Damaged wires can affect safety features, including the side impact restraint system, automatic unlocking of the doors in a crash, and vehicle location reporting during an emergency call. Losing these functions increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the front door wiring harness and modify or replace it if damage has occurred, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2020020021), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2019 |