The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 G550 and AMG G63 vehicles. The front axle wiring harness may chafe against an oil cooler and become damaged, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
The risk
A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and either install a protective sleeve or replace the front axle wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030005.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 G63 | 2019 | 1 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2020 | 0 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2021 | 2 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019 | 5 | 12 |
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2020 | 2 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2021 | 7 | 7 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2023
178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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| 23V879000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 23V873000 21 Dec 2023 | REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. |
| 23V867000 20 Dec 2023 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 23V864000 20 Dec 2023 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023