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Model year 2016 · Mercedes-Benz

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The most recent was reported on November 1, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG G65, G550, G63.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
17V713000November 14, 2017Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control
17V250000April 11, 2017Steering
17V178000March 14, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Systems involved: Communication (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Steering (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V787000Manufacturer no. 2019120008

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
December 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,226 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG G65, G550, G63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Safety risk

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V787000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V713000Manufacturer no. 2017110012

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control

Report received by NHTSA
November 14, 2017
Owner notification
December 6, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,043 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
May 20, 2015 – October 20, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG G65, G550, G63

Components: Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V713000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V250000Manufacturer no. 2017060004

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
April 11, 2017
Owner notification
June 30, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,832 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
July 25, 2012 – August 31, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG G65, G550, G63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.

Safety risk

The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V250000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V178000

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2017
Owner notification
April 28, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
26 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
June 2, 2016 – June 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
G550, G63

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Safety risk

If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V178000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 4, 2019.