- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front wheel speed sensor wiring harness on certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles may be the wrong length. Under some driving conditions, the harness can be damaged.
A damaged harness can impair the systems that help keep the car stable and under control, including stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. That loss of function increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free: an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the wiring harness at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. You can also call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2021 |
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