Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Electrical System › Wiring
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Feb 17, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 26,116. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
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.
6 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V097000.
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