Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V090000 Reported February 14, 2020

Loss of stability control and anti-lock brakes

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 6,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V090000
Manufacturer Campaign
2020070005
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,300
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 14, 2020
Completion Rate
93.27

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V090000 or campaign 2020070005.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V090000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V090000?

NHTSA recall 20V090000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 14, 2020. It addresses: Loss of stability control and anti-lock brakes. The recall affects approximately 6,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V090000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2020070005. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.