MERCEDES BENZ GL63 2015: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V272000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GL63 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-02 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-23 - 2016-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018070015
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9725
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
