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2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, Mercedes-Benz GL350 and others recall: axle shaft

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 14, 2016. It covers about 48 vehicles.

vehicles affected
48
reported
Dec 14, 2016
owners notified
Feb 10, 2017
related complaints
10

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.
Risk
If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 16V900000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about transmission problems.

Questions about recall 16V900000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, Mercedes-Benz GL350 and others axle shaft?

Yes. Recall 16V900000, reported on December 14, 2016, covers about 48 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V900000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. 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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