The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V090000·Announced 2020-02-14

Mercedes-Benz Recalls G 550 and AMG G63 for Stability Control Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019-2020 G 550 and AMG G63 vehicles because a faulty electrical resistor may deactivate Electronic Stability Program and Anti-lock Brake System.

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 where the failure of Electronic Stability Program and Anti-lock Brake System increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves approximately 6,300 vehicles. The defect is located in the differential locking module, where an electrical resistor may malfunction. This malfunction can interrupt communication between the control unit and the differential locking actuator.

As a result of this communication interruption, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) may deactivate while the vehicle is being driven. The deactivation of these safety systems may increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the differential locking modules and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 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, AMG G63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
6,300

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
  • AMG G63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · MERCEDES-BENZ

Same manufacturer · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

See all →

Same hazard · loss of control

See all →

Similar recalls