NHTSA Recall 17V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V081000; Date: Feb. 8, 2017
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mercedes Benz GL450; 2016 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2016 Mercedes-benz GLE450
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 37
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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: Mar 28, 2017
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