MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65, G550, G63 (2016-2017): Forward collision avoidance
Recall 17V713000 · Nov 14, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
8,043
vehicles affected
8,043
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V713000
- Date
- Nov 14, 2017
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 8,043
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Forward collision avoidance > Adaptive cruise control; Vehicle speed control > Cruise control
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg G65 | 2016-2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G550 | 2016-2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G63 | 2016-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V713000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg G65 (2016-2017), Mercedes-Benz G550 (2016-2017), Mercedes-Benz G63 (2016-2017), about 8,043 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V713000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.