NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11013334: 2019-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg Gt43

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg Gt43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11013334 summary graphic for 2019-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg Gt43
11013334NHTSA document ID
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Complaint After CAN bus idle, the tailgate may not fully open (opens to approx. 80 %), regardless of opening method (key, switch, hands-free access, etc.). The tailgate can only be fully opened by operating it again, multiple times where necessary, or by manually raising tailgate. Cause Control unit may falsely detect a blockage. Remedy SCN coding of control unit N121/1 - liftgate control. No replacement of parts are required.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt432020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt532019-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt53e2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt632019-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt63 S2022, 2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gt63s2019-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11013334?

Complaint After CAN bus idle, the tailgate may not fully open (opens to approx. 80 %), regardless of opening method (key, switch, hands-free access, etc.). The tailgate can only be fully opened by operating it again, multiple times where necessary, or by manually raising tailgate. Cause Control unit may falsely detect a blockage. Remedy SCN coding of control unit N121/1 - liftgate control. No replacement of parts.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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