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VehicleDec 18, 2017432 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

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.

What could happen

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 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V817000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 18, 2017
Owners notified
Mar 16, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
432
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 3, 2017 to May 31, 2017
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Maker's own recall number
2018020010

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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