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SEARCHMercedes-Benz USA is recalling approximately 2,518 E-Class, S-Class and G-Class models because the oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.
An oil leak in the presence of a hot engine, exhaust components, or another ignition source can increases the chances of a fire.
Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling approximately 2,518 E-Class, S-Class and G-Class models because the oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.
Specifically, the recall includes 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.
An oil leak in the presence of a hot engine, exhaust components, or another ignition source can increases the chances of a fire.
To fix the problem, MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, at no cost to owners.
The recall begins March 27. Owners can reach MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.
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