Brake booster may not provide power assist
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 mercedes g550 & g550 4x4 squared vehicles. the vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
Safety Consequence
Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. parts are not currently available. owners will be notified of the recall in january 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in march 2018. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018020010.
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FAQ: Recall 17V817000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V817000?
NHTSA recall 17V817000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 18, 2017. It addresses: Brake booster may not provide power assist. The recall affects approximately 432 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V817000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2018020010. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.