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NHTSARecalled Dec 18, 2017 · #17V817000

Brake Booster May Not Provide Power Assist

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Description

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. Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Brake Booster May Not Provide Power Assist
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
2017 Mercedes, G550
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice