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NHTSA Recall #21V564000 — MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Critical NHTSA Official Language
ID: #21V564000 MFR: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
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.
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What happened

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.

Risk if unfixed

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ G550

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V564000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY recall for the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class? (Campaign #21V564000)

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. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. 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.