2017 Mercedes-Benz G550: recalls and complaints

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1. 21V058000Received 5 Feb 2021. 1,292,258 units.

   Communication / Auto Crash Notification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 2021020025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.

2. 17V817000Received 18 Dec 2017. 432 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2018020010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Mar 2018.

3. 17V713000Received 14 Nov 2017. 8,043 units.

   Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. Manufacturer campaign number 2017110012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2017.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550?

1,300,733 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mercedes-Benz G550 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the Mercedes-Benz G550, model years 2009 to 2018. 3 of them name the 2017 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.