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Recall 20V-048

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2018 to 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 and 4 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger).

At a glance

Campaign number
20V-048
Reported
January 27, 2020
Vehicles affected
2,518 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines. The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.

The risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles