Recall 16V900000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Report Date
20161214
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Affected Vehicles
8 models

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 Consequence

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.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 MERCEDES BENZ GL350
2015 MERCEDES BENZ GL450
2015 MERCEDES BENZ GL550
2015 MERCEDES BENZ GL63
2015 MERCEDES BENZ ML250
2015 MERCEDES BENZ ML350
2015 MERCEDES BENZ ML400
2016 MERCEDES BENZ GL63

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.