MERCEDES BENZ AMG G63 2020: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V090000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG G63 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-08-21 | 2020-02-14 | 2020-02-18 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020070005
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical resistor within the differential locking module may malfunction, interrupting communication between the control unit and the differential locking actuator, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the Electronic Stability Program "ESP" and Anti-lock Brake System "ABS" while driving.
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the differential locking modules and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070005.
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.
