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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others recall: latches/locks/linkages

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on February 8, 2017. It covers about 5,882 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,882
reported
Feb 8, 2017
owners notified
Mar 10, 2017
related complaints
1

Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V077000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about locks problems.

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle432017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle632017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gls632017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 4002017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550E2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63S2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550

Questions about recall 17V077000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others latches/locks/linkages?

Yes. Recall 17V077000, reported on February 8, 2017, covers about 5,882 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V077000?

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.

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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