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Mercedes-Benz recall 2020080016

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2020080016. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V395000 on Jul 6, 2020: electrical system on the 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models, 5,399 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V3950002019–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 2 other Mercedes-Benz modelsElectrical SystemJul 6, 20205,399minor
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C63 AMG, C63 AMG S, AMG GT 53, AMG GT 63, AMG GT 63 S, and 2020 GLC 63 AMG, GLC 63 AMG S vehicles. An incorrect Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software version may cause the ESP system to react inaccurately. On December 18, 2020, an additional 360 vehicles were added to the recall population. Risk If the ESP does not react properly to a driving situation, it may increase the risk of a crash. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Letters for the owners of the 360 additional vehicles were mailed January 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080016.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V395000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2020080016 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V395000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2020080016 the same recall as 20V395000?

Yes. 2020080016 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 20V395000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2020080016 cover?

2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models, 5,399 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2020080016 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.