CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG SL55 and AMG SL63 vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator may not be secured properly, which can result in a short circuit and a loss of drive power or cause the harness to overheat.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheated electrical wiring harness can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the electrical wiring harness for the starter and alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100014.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The wiring harness that serves the starter and alternator may not be secured properly. Over time it can short circuit, causing a loss of drive power, or it can overheat, which raises the risk of a fire.
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, and an overheated harness can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should treat this recall seriously and not ignore the notice.
The repair is free. Dealers will secure the starter and alternator wiring harness at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023, and you can call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2023100014. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 | 20222023 |