2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recall: driveshaft
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 27, 2015. It covers about 52 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 52
- reported
- Oct 27, 2015
- owners notified
- Nov 9, 2015
- related complaints
- 3
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- 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.
Recall number 15V709000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 15V709000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 15V709000, reported on October 27, 2015, covers about 52 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V709000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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