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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V170000·Announced 2024-03-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls G-Class Vehicles for Incorrect Air Conditioning Refrigerant

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2023 G 550 and AMG G 63 vehicles because the air-conditioning system may contain incorrect refrigerant, which could leak and increase fire risk in a crash.

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 (incorrect refrigerant) that increases the risk of fire in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.

The incorrect refrigerant poses a safety hazard because it may leak in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and trims.

Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ G 550, AMG G63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — HVAC System
Hazard
Affected units
9

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.

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