NHTSA recall 20V-048 (20V048000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported January 27, 2020 - about 2,518 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V048000
- Also written as
- 20V-048
- Manufacturer number
- 2020020023
- Reported
- January 27, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,518
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-048 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.