KNOWN FAULT · Mercedes-Benz

Front-axle wiring harness chafing on the oil cooler (G-Class W463A)

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Engine / equipment: Mercedes G-Class W463A (G 350 d, G 400 d, G 500/550 and AMG G 63)
Period mentioned: 2018–2021
Symptoms: ABS and ESP warning lights on; loss of anti-lock braking and stability control.
Possible cause described: The front-axle harness can rub against the oil cooler and be damaged. There were campaigns in the US (NHTSA 23V-097, 2019–2021 G 550 and AMG G 63), Japan (15,705 cars) and Hong Kong: a protective sleeve is fitted or the harness is replaced.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.

What are the symptoms?

ABS and ESP warning lights on; loss of anti-lock braking and stability control.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Mercedes-Benz
Engine / equipment: Mercedes G-Class W463A (G 350 d, G 400 d, G 500/550 and AMG G 63)
Period mentioned: 2018–2021

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