NHTSA Recall 17V817000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes) and power assist (service brakes)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 432 vehicles. It affects 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V817000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2018020010 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST |
| Report received | December 18, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V817000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G550 | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.