{"vehicle":{"id":"2020_mercedes-benz_g-class","year":2020,"make":"Mercedes-Benz","model":"G-Class"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024505","date":"2024-09-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn a small number of vehicles, the right-rear door lock may not latch properly. As a result, the door could open while driving. Also, if a person tries to forcefully open the right-rear door while the child safety lock is activated, the door lock could become damaged. If this happens, passengers may not be able to open the door from inside the vehicle.\nNote: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2021-285.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA door that opens while driving could create an increased risk of injury. A door that cannot be opened from inside the vehicle may make it difficult to get out in an emergency.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the right-rear door lock.","mfr_campaign":"7391005","units":3,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024505"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023076","date":"2023-02-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the front axle wiring harness could be damaged by contact with the auxiliary oil cooler. If this happens, the vehicle electronic stability program (ESP) and antilock brake system (ABS) may not work correctly.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAntilock brake (ABS) and vehicle stability control (ESP) systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect, and if necessary, replace the front axle wiring harness. The dealer will also install a protective sleeve.","mfr_campaign":"5491809","units":3431,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023076"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022263","date":"2022-05-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happens, the eCall system would not work properly when there is a crash or when the SOS button is pressed.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the eCall system does not work in an emergency situation, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.","mfr_campaign":"5498816","units":49728,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022263"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021431","date":"2021-07-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the crash sensors in the front doors could disconnect due to a defect with the sensor housings. If this happens, the airbag light will turn on. If this happens during a side-impact crash, the response from the restraint (airbag) system may be delayed.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA delay in the activation of the side airbag, curtain airbag and/or seat belt pretensioner could create an increased the risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the crash sensors in both front doors and replace them, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"9193111 & 9193112","units":28,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021431"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021285","date":"2021-05-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the rear door locks may not latch properly. As a result, a rear door could open while driving. Also, if a person tries to forcefully open a rear door while the child safety lock is activated, the door lock could be damaged. If this happens, passengers may not be able to open the rear doors from inside the vehicle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA door that opens while driving could create an increased risk of injury. A door that cannot be opened from inside the vehicle may make it difficult to get out in an emergency.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear door locks.","mfr_campaign":"7391003 & 7391004","units":2642,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021285"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021064","date":"2021-02-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this happens, the wrong vehicle location may be transmitted through the eCall system. This could cause emergency responders to be sent to the wrong location.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the eCall system sends out the wrong location after a crash, there could be a delay in response from emergency services.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":75231,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021064"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021041","date":"2021-02-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the head unit software.","mfr_campaign":"5499615","units":41731,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021041"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020197","date":"2020-05-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the symbol on the rear door that indicates the child safety lock setting is incorrect. This could cause a person to set the child safety lock incorrectly. As a result, a child may be able to open a rear door from the inside of the vehicle. Alternatively, it may not be possible for a person to open the rear doors from the inside even if the doors are unlocked.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the child safety lock is not set correctly, a child may be able to open a rear door while with the vehicle is moving. Alternatively, the wrong setting could delay exiting the vehicle in an emergency. Both of these issues could increase the risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to cover the incorrectly embossed lock symbol on the rear doors with the correct labeling.","mfr_campaign":"7390003","units":1223,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020197"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020061","date":"2020-02-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the differential locking module. This could cause the control unit not to detect the correct status of the differential lock. As a result, both the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) systems may turn off. If this happens, a warning message will appear in the instrument cluster.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the ESP and ABS systems turn off suddenly or do not work properly, under certain road conditions, there could be an increased risk of a loss of control or a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nMercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the differential locking module. It will be replaced if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"3395003","units":1219,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["G CLASS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020061"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}