The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V817000·Announced 2017-12-18

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 G550 Models Due to Brake Vacuum Hose Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 432 model year 2017 G550 vehicles because a vacuum hose may collapse, increasing braking effort and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) where the source explicitly states the defect 'may increase the risk of a crash,' but no injuries or fatalities are reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 and G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The recall involves 432 vehicles where the vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse. This defect results in increased braking effort, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018. Dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available; owners will receive a second letter when parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ G550
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
432

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 (1)

  • G550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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