Recall
Mercedes-Benz G63 — 17V713000
NHTSA ID
17V713000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G63
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2017-11-14
Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Units Affected
8,043
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2017110012
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.