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Mercedes-benz
Official notice
18 Dec 2025
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18 Dec 2025
An official Health Canada notice concerns Mercedes-benz. Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission wiring harness may be too short. As a result, the wiring could be damaged by contact with the front driveshaft. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain AMG E 53 hybrid models. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission wiring harness and re-route it if necessary. Published 2025-12-18.
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81388
Official notice
2025-12-18
The hazard
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Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission wiring harness may be too short. As a result, the wiring could be damaged by contact with the front driveshaft. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain AMG E 53 hybrid models. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission wiring harness and re-route it if necessary.
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