2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65, 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 Recall: Steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the…
NHTSA campaign 17V250000 · Steering · filed Apr 11, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.(MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 G550 and G63 AMG vehicles and 2016 G65 AMG vehicles. The steering coupling may have been insufficiently tightened, resulting in the steering connection wearing.
The risk
The steering coupling wear may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering coupling, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG G65 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G550 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G63 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V250000 (manufacturer number 2017060004). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.