MERCEDES BENZ G550 2014: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V250000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ G550 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-30 2017-04-11 2017-04-14

Production Dates: 2012-07-25 - 2016-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017060004

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10832

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC."MBUSA" is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.

Consequence

The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

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.