NHTSA recall 17V817000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Mercedes-Benz G550
Reported Dec 18, 2017432 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2018020010Built Apr 3, 2017 – May 31, 2017
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
The risk
Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assistService brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings