Recall 17V-817
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 550: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-817
- Reported
- December 18, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 432 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
The risk
Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz G 550 2017