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2017 Mercedes-Benz G550

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Communication

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,292,258 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V058000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.

The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 432 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V817000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Forward collision avoidance

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 8,043 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V713000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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