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Mercedes-Benz recall 2020070005

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2020070005. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V090000 on Feb 14, 2020: service brakes, hydraulic on the 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 6,300 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V0900002019–2020 Mercedes-Benz G-ClassService Brakes, HydraulicFeb 14, 20206,300high
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 G550 4MATIC and G63 AMG 4MATIC vehicles. An electrical resistor within the differential locking module may malfunction, interrupting communication between the control unit and the differential locking actuator, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) while driving. Risk Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or anti-lock brakes may increase the risk of a crash. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the differential locking modules and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070005.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V090000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2020070005 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V090000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2020070005 the same recall as 20V090000?

Yes. 2020070005 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 20V090000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2020070005 cover?

2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 6,300 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2020070005 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.