MERCEDES BENZ GLE550E 2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V077000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLE550E 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-10 2017-02-08 2017-02-09

Production Dates: 2016-07-20 - 2016-10-16

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5882

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.