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VehicleNov 14, 20178,043 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Forward collision avoidance

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V713000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 14, 2017
Owners notified
Dec 6, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
8,043
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 20, 2015 to Oct 20, 2017
Part
Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control; Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Maker's own recall number
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.

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