Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 G-Class Vehicles for Door Wiring Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 G 550 and G63 vehicles because improperly routed front door wiring may damage safety features, increasing crash injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness) that impacts safety features and explicitly states an increased risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front door wiring harnesses may have been improperly routed. This improper routing can cause damage to individual wires during the normal opening and closing of the front doors.
The damage to these wires can impact critical safety features, including the side impact restraint system, the automatic unlocking of the door in the event of a crash, or the vehicle location transmission in the event of an emergency call. The source text states that these scenarios increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Owners will be notified by MBUSA. Dealers will inspect, modify, or replace the front door wiring harness if damage has occurred, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ G 550, G63
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,427
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 (2)
- G 550
- G63
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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