Vehicle recall 21V564000 · July 23, 2021
2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550
The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
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 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V564000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021080003
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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): 2019
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