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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V077000

2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550e | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gls63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle 400 — Latches/locks/linkages

Published February 9, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 8, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V077000, published February 9, 2017 and initiated February 8, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550e | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gls63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle 400 — Latches/locks/linkages.

What's the hazard

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
GLS550
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS550 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE550E | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE63S | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550e | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gls63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls450 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle 400 — Latches/locks/linkages recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V077000 on February 9, 2017. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

What should I do if I have this product?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017. 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: GLS550.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)