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.

Forward Collision Avoidance — Adaptive Cruise Control
Vehicle Speed Control — Cruise Control

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (8)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 29, 2017 - Recall Campaign Launch Notification ESP Software Update 2017110012 MY16-17 463 (G-Class)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4

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