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Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Recall 24V170: Wrong A/C refrigerant may leak and raise fire risk in a crash

NHTSA campaign 24V170, reported March 1, 2024, 9 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The air-conditioning system on certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles may have been filled with the incorrect refrigerant. The problem is that the air-conditioning system may not contain the right refrigerant for the vehicle.

In the event of a crash, the incorrect refrigerant may leak and increase the risk of a fire. If you own one of the affected vehicles, take this seriously and get it checked.

Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2024. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should also check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V170Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect refrigerant may leak and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030016.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG G6320222023
Mercedes-Benz G 5502023