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2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550: 1 recall, 0 owner complaints.

1vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
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Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Airbags, Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #17V655000 · 2017 · 3,620 vehicles

What's wrong: These vehicles May have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

Why it matters: If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.

The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late January 2018. Mbusa's…

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550 so far.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550.

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FAQ

Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Where can I get a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550 repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

Other Gle550 years

2017