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SevereNHTSA·22V042000·Announced 2022-01-28

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 AMG GT Black Series for Wiring Harness Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles because an incorrectly sized front wheel speed sensor wiring harness may damage, impairing safety systems and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect that impairs critical safety systems (stability, traction, and anti-lock brakes), explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 AMG GT Black Series vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length. This issue could result in damage to the harness during certain driving conditions.

A damaged speed sensor wiring harness can impair dynamic control functions, such as stability and traction control, and anti-lock brakes. This impairment increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the wiring harness free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
172

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMG GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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