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20V-776

Dec 11

Mercedes-Benz

Power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and…

Electrical system

2,563

Repair or modification

20V-775

Dec 11

Mercedes-Benz

Headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high

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20V-774

Dec 11

Kawasaki Motors U

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Dec 11

Daimler Vans

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Dec 11

Tenneco Automotive

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Suspension

584

Part replacement

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Dec 10

Honda

Software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components

Visibility and wipers

737,233

Software update

20V-770

Dec 10

Honda

Drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or…

Powertrain

248,358

Part replacement

20V-769

Dec 10

Honda

Drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage…

Powertrain

235,034

Part replacement

20V-767

Dec 10

Forest River

Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight

Equipment

200

Part replacement

20V-766

Dec 10

Subaru

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Back-over prevention

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Software update

Campaign 20V-776

Power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and…

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Filed: December 11, 2020
Component: Electrical system
Vehicles affected: 2,563
Remedy: Repair or modification
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AMG GLC 63 4MATIC vehicles. The power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and short-circuit.

Consequence

If the power supply cable short-circuits, it can result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter harness and power supply cable installation, and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021010006.

Affected models

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 2018 to 2020

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