Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gl63 2015–2016
- Mercedes-Benz Gl350 2015
- Mercedes-Benz Gl450 2015
- Mercedes-Benz Gl550 2015
- Mercedes-Benz Ml250 2015
- Mercedes-Benz Ml350 2015
- Mercedes-Benz Ml400 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V900000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 14, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 10, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 29, 2014 to Mar 27, 2015
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 23, 2022
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts Jun 16, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 8, 2015
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 1, 2014
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension Apr 27, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.