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NHTSARecalled Dec 14, 2016 · #16V900000

Improperly Assembled Axle Carrier Bolts

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Improperly Assembled Axle Carrier Bolts
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
GL350, GL450, GL550, ML250, ML350, ML400, GL63
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice