Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain 2017 Gle 400 4Matic, Gle 350 4Matic, Gle 350, Gle 550E 4Matic, Gle 63 AMG, Gle 63S AMG, Gle 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, Gle 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, Gls 450 4Matic, Gls 550 4Matic, And Gls 63 AMG 4Matic Vehicles. In Certain Types Of Crash Events, The Center Console May Unlatch, Allowing The Objects Within To Fly Around The Cabin. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 201, “Occupant ProteCTIon In Interior Impact.”
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GLE43
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V077000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, If Objects Are Not Secured Within The Center Console, They May Strike The Vehicle Occupants, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Modify The Center Console So That It Remains Latched In A Crash, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In Early March 2017. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160720
End Of Manufacture
20161016
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5882
Date Owners Notified
20170310
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170208
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
201