NHTSA recall 15V709000
Power Train · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V709000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.