VIN W1KYJ8AA5MA043423

Vehicle identification record for VIN W1KYJ8AA5MA043423. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN W1KYJ8AA5MA043423

VIN
W1KYJ8AA5MA043423
Model year
2021
Country
Germany
Record status
transmission damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
22V042000 28/01/2022 View details
Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Recall 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
22V365000 20/05/2022 View details
Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

W1K WMI · YJ8AA5 VDS · MA043423 VIS
WMI W1K World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS YJ8AA5 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS MA043423 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code M Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code A Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make MERCEDES-BENZ
Model AMG GT
Model year 2021
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Coupe
Trim AMG GT C
Engine model M178
Displacement 4.0 L
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)
Transmission speeds 7
Doors 2
Plant city SINDELFINGEN
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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