2013 MERCEDES BENZ G550 Recall

Campaign:: 17V250000 on 04/13/2017
Component:: Steering
Manufactured:: 07/24/2012 - 08/30/2016
Affected:: 10,832
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2013 MERCEDES BENZ G550 TSBs (3)