2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 — Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
Published February 10, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 8, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V081000, published February 10, 2017 and initiated February 8, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 — Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLE450
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 — Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V081000 on February 10, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLE450.