NHTSA Recall 17V250000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V250000; Date: Apr. 11, 2017
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mercedes Benz G550; 2014 Mercedes Benz G550; 2015 Mercedes Benz G550; 2016 Mercedes Benz G550; 2013 Mercedes Benz G63; 2014 Mercedes Benz G63; 2015 Mercedes Benz G63; 2016 Mercedes Benz G63; 2016 Mercedes Benz G65
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 10,832
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2017
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