CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz 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.
What this recall means for you
The cable that releases a door when the inside handle is pulled can break if the door is hard to open, such as after a crash. The vehicle does not meet federal door lock and retention requirements.
If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside, occupants may be trapped or unable to exit quickly after a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the inner door handle-to-lock cable on all four doors at no cost. Contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2016 |