2016 MERCEDES GL450 RECALL - #18V272000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 MERCEDES GL450 |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/23/2010 - 6/1/2016 |
| Recalled on |
5/2/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/30/2018 |
| # Affected |
9,725 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap. |
| Consequences |
The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015. |
| 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 |
2016 MERCEDES GL450 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER ARM
2016 MERCEDES GL450 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2016 MERCEDES GL450 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2016 MERCEDES GL450 Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2016 MERCEDES GL450 Recall for COMMUNICATION
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