NHTSA Campaign 17V250000

STEERING

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Apr 11, 2017 · 10,832 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 2016 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G550 2013 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G550 2014 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G550 2015 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G550 2016 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 2013 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 2014 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 2015 10,832
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 2016 10,832

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V250000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.