Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
What could happen
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Gl450 2016
- Mercedes-Benz Gle350 2016
- Mercedes-Benz Gle450 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V081000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 8, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 28, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 37
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 6, 2016 to Jan 6, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
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 / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 23, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Mar 19, 2021
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension Apr 27, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Dec 15, 2016
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.