| NHTSA Recall # | 139565 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V713000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2017110012 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | G65 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE |
| Date of notification | 06/12/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 20/05/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 20/10/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/11/17 |
| Report created | 15/11/17 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 8043 |
| Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |