Recall 20V090000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Report Date
20200214
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical resistor within the differential locking module may malfunction, interrupting communication between the control unit and the differential locking actuator, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) while driving.

Safety Consequence

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the differential locking modules and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070005.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 MERCEDES BENZ AMG G63
2019 MERCEDES BENZ G 550
2020 MERCEDES BENZ AMG G63
2020 MERCEDES BENZ G 550

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.