Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | 2016 g550 4matic and g63 amg vehicles | NHTSA Recall #17V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V178000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2016 g550 4matic and g63 amg vehicles Includes 26 affected units, Door Opening Cable may Fail/FMVSS 206, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2016 g550 4matic and g63 amg vehicles

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 g550 4matic and g63 amg vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2017. owners can contact mercedes-benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V178000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2017-03-14T00:00:00

Subject: Door opening cable may fail/fmvss 206

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 26

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 g550 4matic and g63 amg vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Consequence Summary: If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2017. owners can contact mercedes-benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 80.77

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