NHTSA Campaign 17V081000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Feb 8, 2017 · 37 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 2016 37
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 2016 37
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 2016 37

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V081000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.