Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016 GLE450 and GLE63 Due to Drive Shaft Bolt Issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 GLE450 and GLE63 coupes because rear drive shaft bolts may loosen, causing the shaft to separate and the vehicle to stall.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (drive shaft separation) that causes the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured between December 10, 2014, and April 29, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the rear drive shaft bolt fasteners, which may loosen over time.
If the fasteners loosen, the rear drive shaft may separate from the transmission or the rear axle differential. This separation will cause the vehicle to stall, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the agency metadata indicates a potential total of 52.
Dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners and tighten them as necessary at no charge to the owner. The recall was expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450, AMG GLE63
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Drivetrain
- Affected units
- 52
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GLE450
- AMG GLE63
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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