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Mercedes-Benz may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software.

NHTSA campaign 18V-457 · Reported July 10, 2018 · 20 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
20
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ECU) software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

These vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect reverse speed limitation software. While in reverse, any abrupt changes in steering while exceeding 16 MPH may cause the vehicle to become unstable.

WHY IT MATTERS

An unstable vehicle in reverse gear can lead to a vehicle rollover, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit (ECU) software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-457.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Mercedes-Benz G-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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