Vehicle recall 20V247000 · May 1, 2020
Mercedes-Benz G 550 and G63
The embossed lock symbol for the child safety lock on the rear doors may indicate the incorrect lock status of the child safety lock.
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 2019-2020 G550 and G63 vehicles. The embossed lock symbol for the child safety lock on the rear doors may indicate the incorrect lock status of the child safety lock.
- Consequence
- If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a label on the rear doors with the correct operating direction, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050034.
- 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
- 20V247000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020050034
- Owner notification
- June 26, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,659
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels; Latches/locks/linkages
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 G 550 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz G63 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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