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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 Recall 20V800: Wheel hub caps can detach while driving

NHTSA campaign 20V800, reported December 18, 2020, 1,142 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain wheel hub caps on these vehicles may come loose and detach while the car is being driven. A detached cap can land in the road and become a hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to others on the road.

If you own one of these vehicles, Mercedes-Benz USA will replace the wheel hub caps free of charge at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2021030014.

To check whether your specific vehicle has an open recall, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or ask your dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V800Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AMG GT53 4MATIC and AMG GT63 4MATIC vehicles. The wheel-hub caps may detach while driving.
Risk
If the wheel-hub caps detach, they can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury for other road users.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel-hub caps, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030014.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT5320192020
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT6320192020