SteeringRecall 17V-250 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-250 covers 10,832 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V250000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 25, 2012 to August 31, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.