2016 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
17V081000 on 02/09/2017
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:upper arm
Manufactured:
01/05/2016 - 01/05/2016
Affected:
37
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
17V177000 on 03/16/2017
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2016
Affected:
51
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 amg gt-s, glc300, cla250 and gle300d 4matic vehicles, 2013 c250, e350 bluetec and g63 amg vehicles, 2008-2014 c300 vehicles, 2013-2014 c300 4matic and ml350 4matic vehicles, 2009 c350 vehicles, 2014 cls550, e350 4matic, e350 coupe 4matic, e350 wagon 4matic, glk350 and sl550 vehicles, 2012 cls550 4matic vehicles, 2012-2016 e350 vehicles, 2016-2017 gl450 4matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ml350 4matic bluetec vehicles, 2015 s550, s550 4matic and c300 4matic sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 c300 sedan vehicles, and 2017 sl63 amg vehicles. various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. the recall began april 21, 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:
17V177000 on 03/16/2017
Component:
Electrical system: software
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 12/31/2016
Affected:
51
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 amg gt-s, glc300, cla250 and gle300d 4matic vehicles, 2013 c250, e350 bluetec and g63 amg vehicles, 2008-2014 c300 vehicles, 2013-2014 c300 4matic and ml350 4matic vehicles, 2009 c350 vehicles, 2014 cls550, e350 4matic, e350 coupe 4matic, e350 wagon 4matic, glk350 and sl550 vehicles, 2012 cls550 4matic vehicles, 2012-2016 e350 vehicles, 2016-2017 gl450 4matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ml350 4matic bluetec vehicles, 2015 s550, s550 4matic and c300 4matic sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 c300 sedan vehicles, and 2017 sl63 amg vehicles. various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. the recall began april 21, 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 GL450 TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
SC-2015060002
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Mercedes: determination of a leakage at turbocharger oil feed line, which fails to meet series production, needs to be inspected and replaced, if necessary. model 2015-16 190 (gts), 205 (c-class). *pe
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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