2017 MERCEDES G63 RECALL - #17V713000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CRUISE CONTROL
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 MERCEDES G63 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/20/2015 - 10/20/2017 |
| Recalled on |
11/15/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/6/2017 |
| # Affected |
8,043 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 |
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 |
2017 MERCEDES G63 Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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