2016 Mercedes-Benz G 550 and Mercedes-Benz G63 recall: latch

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 14, 2017. It covers about 26 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 26
reported: Mar 14, 2017
owners notified: Apr 28, 2017
related complaints: 1

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 17V178000

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz G 550 2016 2016
Mercedes-Benz G63 2016 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about locks problems.

2016 Mercedes-Benz G 550 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63

Questions about recall 17V178000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G 550 and Mercedes-Benz G63 latch?

Yes. Recall 17V178000, reported on March 14, 2017, covers about 26 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V178000?

MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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