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Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd. Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-01-30

Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ car: narrow gap between driveshaft and transmission wiring

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-30
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+
Units affected	28
Defect	Due to deviations in the development and production process, the gap between the driveshaft and the transmission wiring may be narrow. In such cases, the transmission wiring could interfere with the front driveshaft and be damaged, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle propulsion while driving, thereby increasing the risk of an accident. This recall is initiated to address this possibility.
Component	Other electrical components
Remedy	Inspect the transmission wiring path and rework if necessary.
Recall number	K6048
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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