MERCEDES BENZ G550 2020: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V090000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ G550 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.