Campaign 26V-198

Incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 G580 vehicles. The incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle manufacturing.

Consequence

Incorrect wheel bolts can allow a wheel to loosen or detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wheel bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026040008. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V198000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about wheels on these vehicles: 2, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-198
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mercedes-Benz	G 580 EV	2025	2

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-150 Mar 7, 2025
Rim inserts may detach from the wheels while driving
20V-800 Dec 18, 2020
Wheel-hub caps may detach while driving
85V-072 May 28, 1985
Wheels may develop hairline cracks in the area of the ventilation holes
83V-069 Jul 26, 1983
Defect is in the wheel rim side ring
80V-092 Jun 26, 1980
Incorrect rim flap has been installed which allows the inner tube to protrude through the rim valve opening and cause a chafing condition