2017 MERCEDES BENZ G65 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 17V713000 on 11/14/2017
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Manufactured:
- 05/19/2015 - 10/19/2017
- Affected:
- 8,043
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V713000 on 11/14/2017
- Component:
- Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
- Manufactured:
- 05/19/2015 - 10/19/2017
- Affected:
- 8,043
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V457000 on 07/12/2018
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 09/05/2016 - 10/09/2016
- Affected:
- 20
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz g65 amg vehicles. these vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. while in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 mph may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
- Consequence:
- An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ecu) software, free of charge. the recall began august 3, 2018. 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V457000 on 07/12/2018
- Component:
- Electrical system: software
- Manufactured:
- 09/05/2016 - 10/09/2016
- Affected:
- 20
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz g65 amg vehicles. these vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. while in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 mph may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
- Consequence:
- An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ecu) software, free of charge. the recall began august 3, 2018. 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.
2017 MERCEDES BENZ G65 TSB
- Bulletin:
- LI54.30-P-063675
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster: no display in instrument cluster
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