Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V047000 Reported January 28, 2020

Automatic transmission wiring harness may chafe

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V047000
Manufacturer Campaign
2020020016
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
28
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 28, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2019 amg gt63 4matic and amg gt63s 4matic vehicles. a wiring harness for the automatic transmission may not be properly secured, allowing it to chafe against the drive shaft and possibly cause an engine stall.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting clips and wiring harness, and repair or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 13, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020020016.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V047000 or campaign 2020020016.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V047000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V047000?

NHTSA recall 20V047000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on January 28, 2020. It addresses: Automatic transmission wiring harness may chafe. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V047000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2020020016. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.