Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V713000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V713000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2016-2017 g550 4matic, g63 amg, and g65 amg vehicles Includes 8,043 affected units, Cruise Control may not Disengage, component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2017 g550 4matic, g63 amg, and g65 amg vehicles

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 g550 4matic, g63 amg, and g65 amg vehicles. a malfunction of the electronic stability program (esp), while distronic plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the esp control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on december 6, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2017110012.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V713000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2017-11-14T00:00:00

Subject: Cruise control may not disengage

Component: Forward Collision Avoidance

Potentially Affected Units: 8,043

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2017110012

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 g550 4matic, g63 amg, and g65 amg vehicles. a malfunction of the electronic stability program (esp), while distronic plus is engaged, may cause the engine to not reduce power, regardless of the vehicle's speed, driving situation or brake application.

Consequence Summary: Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the esp control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on december 6, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2017110012.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 88.77

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NHTSA ID: 17V713000

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