NHTSA recall 16V900000
Power Train · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL550
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Mercedes-Benz Gl350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gl450, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gl550, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gl63, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl63, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Ml250, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Ml350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Ml400.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V900000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.