2016 MERCEDES G63 RECALL - #17V178000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 MERCEDES G63 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/2/2016 - 6/16/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/17/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/28/2017 |
| # Affected |
26 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 |
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. |
| See also |
2016 MERCEDES G63 Recall for STEERING
2016 MERCEDES G63 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2016 MERCEDES G63 Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2016 MERCEDES G63 Recall for COMMUNICATION
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