NHTSA Recall 15V709000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V709000; Date: Oct. 27, 2015
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mercedes-benz GLE450; 2016 Mercedes-benz GLE63
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 52
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 9, 2015
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