Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. While in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 MPH may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
What could happen
An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V457000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 6, 2016 to Oct 10, 2016
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Vehicle speed control
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018070007
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Forward collision avoidance Nov 14, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Apr 11, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.