| NHTSA Recall # | 122265 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V250000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2017060004 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | G63 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of notification | 30/06/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 25/07/12 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/08/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 11/04/17 |
| Report created | 14/04/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 10832 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc.(mbusa) is recalling certain 2013-2016 g550 and g63 amg vehicles and 2016 g65 amg vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing. |
| Consequence summary | The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed may 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| 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). |