2017 MERCEDES BENZ GLS63 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
16V903000 on 12/14/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
04/22/2014 - 05/09/2016
Affected:
47,799
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 gl350 4matic bluetec, gl550 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle43 amg coupe, gle450 4matic, 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle350, gle350d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle550e 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic coupe, and 2017 gls63 amg vehicles manufactured april 23, 2014, to may 10, 2016. the front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Consequence:
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. 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:
16V903000 on 12/14/2016
Component:
Air bags: occupant classification system - ocs (front passenger)
Manufactured:
04/22/2014 - 05/09/2016
Affected:
47,799
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 gl350 4matic bluetec, gl550 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle43 amg coupe, gle450 4matic, 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle350, gle350d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle550e 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic coupe, and 2017 gls63 amg vehicles manufactured april 23, 2014, to may 10, 2016. the front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Consequence:
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. 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:
17V077000 on 02/08/2017
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
07/19/2016 - 10/15/2016
Affected:
5,882
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 gle 400 4matic, gle 350 4matic, gle 350, gle 550e 4matic, gle 63 amg, gle 63s amg, gle 43 amg 4matic coupe, gle 63s amg 4matic coupe, gls 450 4matic, gls 550 4matic, and gls 63 amg 4matic vehicles. in certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in early 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:
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:
17V816000 on 12/20/2017
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
01/02/2017 - 08/07/2017
Affected:
8,700
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle350, gle550e 4matic, gle43 amg 4matic, gle63 amg 4matic, gls450, gle63s 4matic, gls63 4matic, s550e, s600, s63 amg 4matic, s65 amg, s550, mercedes-maybach s600, mercedes-maybach s550 4matic, gle43 amg 4matic coupe, gle63s 4matic coupe, 2017-2018 gls550 4matic, s550 4matic, 2018 s450, and s63 amg 4matic vehicles. the rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Consequence:
If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in january 2018. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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.

2017 MERCEDES BENZ GLS63 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
T-B-46.30-13b
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
10 year/unlimited mile extended warranty for clamp and lower power steering hose
Bulletin:
LI05.10-P-056435
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds

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