2013 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
13V166000 on 04/29/2013
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
05/14/2012 - 10/03/2012
Affected:
256
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 gl350 bluetec, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, and gl63 amg vehicles manufactured may 15, 2012 through october 4, 2012. the second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.
Consequence:
If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Mercedes-benz will notify owners and dealers will check, and tighten the bolts of the seat belt anchor fittings, as necessary, free of charge. the recall campaign began on may 24, 2013. owners may contact mercedes-benz 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.

Campaign:
18V272000 on 05/01/2018
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
12/22/2010 - 05/31/2016
Affected:
9,725
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ml350 bluetec 4matic and ml550 4matic, 2012-2015 ml63 amg 4matic and ml350 4matic, 2013-2016 gl350 bluetec 4matic, gl550 4matic and gl63 amg 4matic, 2017 gls350d 4matic, gls450 4matic, gls550 4matic and gls63 amg 4matic, 2015 ml400 4matic, 2016 gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic, gle450 4matic coupe and gle63s amg 4matic coupe, 2015-2016 gl450 4matic and 2013-2014 gl450 4matic vehicles equipped with the active curve system (acs). in certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the acs reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
Consequence:
The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. the recall began august 30, 2018. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018070015.
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.

2013 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
SB-2013080001
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Mercedes: the coolant hose position, on some vehicles, may be incorrect and can cause lower radiator hose coupling not to lock into place. models 2014 ml350, ml550, ml63, ml350, gl 350, gl 450, gl550, gl 63.
Bulletin:
LI33-20-P054920
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, the front axle has creaking or cracking noises in area of wheel bearings whenever maneuvering or turning corners. models 166, 231 (ml350, 550, 63, gl350, 450, 550, 63, sl550, 63, 65). no years.
Bulletin:
LI54-15-P057373
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): the fuse and relay boxes (srb) in engine compartment or rear compartment has a malfunction and disruptions to communication paths causing a no start in vehicle. model 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 1
Bulletin:
SCB-2013090008
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Mercedes: software fails to correspond, on some vehicles, to current production configuration. model 2013 166 (ml), x166 (gl), 204 (c), x204 (glk), 207 (e-coupe), 212 (e), 218 (cls), 231 (sl). *pe
Bulletin:
LI46-35P059241
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering malfunction, service required. steering system is sluggish. model 117
Bulletin:
LI54-18-P-057927
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Xentry (daimler): stored in engine control unit are faults relating to throttle valve actuator and/or oxygen sensor due to occasional transition resistance at contacts, causing engine diagnosis warning lamp to be inactive. model all.
Bulletin:
LI82-85P060258
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): due to software of audio20 control unit and version of garmin sd card, audio switches off after starting and audio not available, has vertical lines, displays flickers. model 205. no years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
LI91.22-P-059988
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
2nd seat row power easy entry function impairment of backrest folding
Bulletin:
LI82.10-P-064172
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlamp lights up sporadically
Bulletin:
LI27.20-P-059067
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Delayed 2-3 upshift

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