NHTSA Campaign 17V077000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Feb 8, 2017 · 5,882 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 400 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE550E 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE63S 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450 2017 5,882
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS550 2017 5,882

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V077000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.