Mercedes-Benz Recall 20V-068: Communication

Affected: 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS53 and 8 more. Filed with NHTSA on February 7, 2020, covering about 239 vehicles.

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 C300 Cabrio, C300 Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C63S AMG Cabrio, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E350, E350 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4-Door 4MATIC, and AMG GT63S 4-Door 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical circuit inside the Emergency Call System (eCall) communication module may be damaged, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

The risk

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the communication module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030016.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign20V-068 (20V068000)
Manufacturer number2020030016
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentCommunication
Report dateFebruary 7, 2020
Owners notifiedApril 14, 2020
Vehicles affected239
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-068 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the communication module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030016.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 239 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.