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NHTSARecalled 2016-12-14

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Is my product affected?

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML250; 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL63; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL63; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML400; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450; 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

  • Brand MERCEDES-BENZ

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2015 GL-Class and ML-Class vehicles, as well as 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic models manufactured between September 29, 2014 and March 27, 2015. These vehicles have front and/or rear axle carrier bolts that may not have been assembled correctly, which could cause the remaining bolts to fracture.

If the axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may become unstable and lose handling capability, increasing the risk of a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts at no charge. Owners should contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Details from the source

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 bolts may fracture.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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