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2020 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT

4 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #22V365000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
The communication module in your vehicle is a critical system that helps your car connect to the internet and services like emergency call (eCall). In some 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz models, an error in the SIM card software could cause eCall to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If your eCall system fails, you might not be able to call for help in an emergency, which could delay the arrival of emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the communication module's software either via an Over-the-Air update or in-person, and this service is completely free of charge. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.
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Moderate #21V058000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
The eCall system in your vehicle relies on a communication module to send your location to emergency responders in case of a crash. In some 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz models, this module might not send the correct location.
Risk if Unfixed
If the eCall system fails to send your location, emergency responders might be sent to the wrong place, which could delay help and increase the risk of injury if you're involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the communication module software, either at the dealership or through a free software update sent directly to your vehicle. This is a free repair, so you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Original — Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.
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Moderate #20V775000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Your 2020 AMG GT's headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high, which can be a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlights are too high, it can make it harder to see oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You should bring your vehicle to the dealership, where they will check the headlight aim and fix it for free, starting January 20, 2021.
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Original — What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the headlight aim, and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020120016.
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Under Review #20V227000 Plain English
Component

COMMUNICATION

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
What Happened
Your 2020 AMG GT's emergency call system may be missing a crucial wire, which can cause it to send the wrong location and make it hard to talk to emergency responders.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, emergency responders might not get to you as quickly, which could lead to a higher risk of injury in an emergency.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Dealers will fix the wiring issue for your emergency call system at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 AMG GT vehicles. The emergency call system (eCall) communication module may be missing the wiring harness ground line, which may cause the system to relay an inaccurate vehicle location, and restrict the ability to communicate verbally with the call center.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate vehicle location or the inability to communicate with the call center may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Original — Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring harness of the communication module, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060010.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
COMMUNICATION
1 recall

Other MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT Years

2021
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
5 recalls
2016
2 recalls

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