MERCEDES BENZ G550 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V817000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | G550 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-03-16 | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-04-03 - 2017-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018020010
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 432
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
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.
