The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.
The risk
A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair dynamic control functions, such as stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2021 |
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2021 | 2 | 2 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2022
31 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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| 22V810000 27 Oct 2022 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 22V800000 24 Oct 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V759000 11 Oct 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 22V748000 7 Oct 2022 | Newmar Corporation |
| 22V720000 27 Sept 2022 | Lightning eMotors Inc. |
| 22V718000 26 Sept 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022