CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
On certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles, the bolt connecting the front upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened. A loose bolt can cause improper wheel tracking, which increases the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the tightness of the upper control arm bolt and replace the upper control arm if necessary. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. The recall began in March 2017.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the inspection. You can also call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2016 |