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NHTSARecalled Feb 8, 2017 · #17V081000

Upper Control Arm Connecting Bolt may be Loose

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Upper Control Arm Connecting Bolt may be Loose
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice