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Mercedes-Benz G65 recalled for being to fast… in reverse

Vehicle recalls are a dime a dozen these days, but the recalled issued for around 20 G65 AMGs is our favourite so far.

Mercedes-Benz G65 recalled for being to fast… in reverse
Mercedes-Benz G65 recalled for being to fast… in reverse — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Vehicle recalls are a dime a dozen these days, but the recalled issued for around 20 G65 AMGs is our favourite so far.

You see, there is currently no limited on this SUV’s reverse gear and with its V12 biturbo engine, it can easily hit 25km/h in reverse. If the driver moves the wheel at that speed, he’s obviously going to put that grand SUV on its roof.

Luckily, it’s an easy fix that can be made within a few minutes.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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