Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
G550
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V178000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160602
End Of Manufacture
20160616
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26
Date Owners Notified
20170428
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170314
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
206