2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 — Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Published November 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 14, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V713000, published November 15, 2017 and initiated November 14, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 — Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- G63
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ G63 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G63 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 — Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V713000 on November 15, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: G63.