NHTSA Recall 16V900000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V900000; Date: Dec. 14, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz GL350; 2015 Mercedes Benz GL450; 2015 Mercedes Benz GL550; 2015 Mercedes Benz GL63; 2016 Mercedes Benz GL63; 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250; 2015 Mercedes Benz ML350; 2015 Mercedes Benz ML400
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 48
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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: Feb 10, 2017
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