NHTSA Campaign 20V090000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Feb 14, 2020 · 6,300 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63 2019 6,300
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63 2020 6,300
MERCEDES-BENZ G 550 2019 6,300
MERCEDES-BENZ G 550 2020 6,300

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V090000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.