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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53 Recall 22V938: Console May Open in a Crash, Letting Cargo Fly

NHTSA campaign 22V938, reported December 16, 2022, 11 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 and AMG GT 53 vehicles have a center console that may unlatch during certain types of crashes. When this happens, the storage compartment can open, and this does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 for occupant protection in interior impacts.

If the console opens during a crash, unsecured items stored in it can be thrown into the cabin, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this recall seriously even though it only applies in crash events.

Dealers will replace the front center console storage compartment free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2023010008, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V938Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG GT53 and AMG GT63 vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the storage compartment to open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk
A center console that opens during a crash can allow unsecured cargo to eject into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front center console storage compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010008.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT532019
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT632019