2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. While in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 MPH may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
💥 The risk
An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. 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
- 18V457000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2018070007
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 3, 2018
- Built
- Sep 6, 2016 – Oct 10, 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.