CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The steering coupling on certain G-Class vehicles may not have been tightened enough at the factory. Over time, the steering connection can wear, which may cause a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and take the notice seriously. Interim notices about the safety risk were mailed to owners on May 27, 2017. The remedy is not yet available, so the repair cannot be scheduled right away.
When the replacement steering coupling becomes available, the repair will be free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, and owners will receive a second notice. To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA website, or contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2013201420152016 |
| Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2013201420152016 |