MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2016: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE450 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-28 | 2017-02-08 | 2017-02-10 |
Production Dates: 2016-01-06 - 2016-01-06
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
