The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019 | 5 | 12 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2021
40 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
| 21V976000 16 Dec 2021 | Ford Motor Company |
| 21V961000 13 Dec 2021 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 21V957000 9 Dec 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 21V917000 22 Nov 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 21V901000 18 Nov 2021 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 21V875000 12 Nov 2021 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 21V879000 12 Nov 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V878000 12 Nov 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021