Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GL350
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V900000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140929
End Of Manufacture
20150327
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
48
Date Owners Notified
20170210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20161214