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2017 Mercedes-Benz G 550 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 18, 2017. It covers about 432 vehicles.

vehicles affected
432
reported
Dec 18, 2017
owners notified
Mar 16, 2018

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V817000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V817000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 550 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 17V817000, reported on December 18, 2017, covers about 432 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V817000?

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.

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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