CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz SUVs built between September 29, 2014 and March 27, 2015 may have front and/or rear axle carrier bolts that were not assembled correctly. The remaining bolts may fracture over time.
If one or more of the remaining front or rear axle bolts breaks, the vehicle may become unstable, reducing its handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts free of charge. The recall began in February 2017. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GL350 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL550 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML250 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML400 | 2015 |