MERCEDES-BENZ 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G550
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 vehicles due to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch issues. If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the cable that unlatches the door when the inner door handle is pulled may break if the door is difficult to release, such as could occur after a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the cable breaks and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle after a crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of an injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners and dealers will replace the cable that connects the inner door handle and the door lock on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026