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2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, Mercedes-Benz G 550 and others recall: steering

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on April 11, 2017. It covers about 10,832 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,832
reported
Apr 11, 2017
owners notified
Jun 30, 2017
related complaints
4

Steering

What is wrong
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.
Risk
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 17V250000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about steering problems.

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G652013 Mercedes-Benz G 5502014 Mercedes-Benz G 5502015 Mercedes-Benz G 5502016 Mercedes-Benz G 5502013 Mercedes-Benz G632014 Mercedes-Benz G632015 Mercedes-Benz G632016 Mercedes-Benz G63

Questions about recall 17V250000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, Mercedes-Benz G 550 and others steering?

Yes. Recall 17V250000, reported on April 11, 2017, covers about 10,832 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V250000?

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.

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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