MERCEDES BENZ G550 2016: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V250000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | G550 | 2016 |
| 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
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.
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
