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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001.
What this recall means for you
The transmission wiring harness on certain vehicles may be routed too close to the front driveshaft. Over time this can damage the harness and cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, a dealer will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2026010001.
You can check whether your vehicle's VIN is involved in this recall by searching NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs are searchable beginning December 19, 2025, and by checking for open recalls at your authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Wagon | 2025 |
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