Vehicle recall 17V250000 · April 11, 2017
Mercedes-Benz G 550, G63 and 1 more model
The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V250000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2017060004
- Owner notification
- June 30, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,832
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 (2016): 2016
- Mercedes-Benz G 550 (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Mercedes-Benz G63 (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
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