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2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, Mercedes-Benz G 550 and others recall: adaptive cruise control

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on November 14, 2017. It covers about 8,043 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8,043
reported
Nov 14, 2017
owners notified
Dec 6, 2017
related complaints
2

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Increased braking effort and/or shifting to neutral would be needed to stop the vehicle, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V713000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about driver assistance problems.

Questions about recall 17V713000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, Mercedes-Benz G 550 and others adaptive cruise control?

Yes. Recall 17V713000, reported on November 14, 2017, covers about 8,043 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V713000?

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.

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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