2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published October 27, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 27, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V709000, published October 27, 2015. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLE450
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V709000 on October 27, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLE450.