# Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness (25V865000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wiring Harness |
| NHTSA ID | 25V865000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 2026010001 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 117 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain  AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be routed too close to the front driveshaft, which can result in wiring harness damage and cause a loss of drive power. |
| Consequence | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the transmission wiring harness routing and repair it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010001. |

## Why this score
- 117 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V865000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.