MERCEDES BENZ GLE63 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLE63 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2014-12-10 - 2015-04-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V709000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-11-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-10-27 | Date Added to Database: 2015-10-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: MFR ID Code | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 52 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential. |
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Consequence:
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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