2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and others recall: upper arm
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on February 8, 2017. It covers about 37 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 37
- reported
- Feb 8, 2017
- owners notified
- Mar 28, 2017
- related complaints
- 3
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V081000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about suspension problems.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL4502016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Questions about recall 17V081000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and others upper arm?
Yes. Recall 17V081000, reported on February 8, 2017, covers about 37 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V081000?
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.
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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