Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4×4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Brake Booster May Not Provide Power Assist
| Report Received Date | 12/18/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V817000 |
| Consequence Summary | Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 2018020010 |
| Potentially Affected | 432 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V817000) |
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