2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published December 21, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V817000, published December 21, 2017 and initiated December 18, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- G550
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ G550
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V817000 on December 21, 2017. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: G550.