Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V900000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-12-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V900000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
48
Reported to NHTSA
2016-12-14
Owners notified
2017-02-10

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz GL3502015
Mercedes-Benz GL4502015
Mercedes-Benz GL5502015
Mercedes-Benz GL632016 2015
Mercedes-Benz ML2502015
Mercedes-Benz ML3502015
Mercedes-Benz ML4002015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.