Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc. (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Gle450 AMG 4Matic Coupes And Gle63 AMG S 4Matic Coupes Manufactured December 10, 2014, To April 29, 2015. The Affected Vehicles May Be Equipped With Rear Drive Shaft Bolt Fasteners That May Loosen And Result In The Rear Drive Shaft Separating From The Transmission Or The Rear Axle Differential.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GLE450
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V709000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
If The Drive Shaft Separates, The Vehicle Will Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Bolt Fasteners, Tightening Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In Mid-November 2015. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20141210
End Of Manufacture
20150429
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20151109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20151027
Make Campaign Number
MFR ID Code