2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 & 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V250000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2017060004
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 10,832
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 30, 2017
- Built
- Jul 25, 2012 – Aug 31, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.