2015 MERCEDES GL450 RECALL - #16V900000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 MERCEDES GL450 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/29/2014 - 3/27/2015 |
| Recalled on |
12/14/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/10/2017 |
| # Affected |
48 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
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| Description |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture. |
| Consequences |
If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 MERCEDES GL450 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2015 MERCEDES GL450 Recall for COMMUNICATION
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