2016 MERCEDES BENZ GL63 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 16V900000 on 12/13/2016
- Component:
- Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Manufactured:
- 09/28/2014 - 03/26/2015
- Affected:
- 48
- Defect:
- 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.
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V241000 on 04/10/2017
- Component:
- Steering:electric power assist system
- Manufactured:
- 08/04/2015 - 06/06/2016
- Affected:
- 58,323
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle300d 4matic, e400 4matic coupe, gl63 amg, gle350, gle350 4matic, gle350d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle43 amg coupe 4matic, gle550e 4matic, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic and gle63s amg coupe 4matic vehicles, 2017 e300 4matic and gls63 amg 4matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 gl350 4matic bluetec, gl450 4matic, and gl550 4matic vehicles. the affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
- Consequence:
- If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. remedy parts are currently unavailable. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed june 30, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. 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.
- 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.
2016 MERCEDES BENZ GL63 TSBs (2)
- 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:
- LI05.10-P-056435
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
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