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SevereNHTSA·17V713000·Announced 2017-11-14

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016-2017 G-Class Vehicles for ESP Malfunction

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2017 G550, G63, and G65 vehicles because an ESP malfunction may prevent the engine from reducing power, 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 (ESP malfunction) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 G550 4Matic, G63 AMG, and G65 AMG vehicles. The recall involves a malfunction of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that can occur while Distronic Plus is engaged. This issue may cause the engine to fail to reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation, or brake application.

The defect increases the braking effort required to stop the vehicle and may necessitate shifting to neutral, which lengthens the stopping distance and increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the ESP control unit software to correct the issue at no charge to the owner. The recall began on December 6, 2017.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110012.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65, G63, G550
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
8,043

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 (3)

  • AMG G65
  • G63
  • G550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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