Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles for Potential Axle Bolt Fracture Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2015-2016 models because axle bolts may not have been assembled correctly, potentially fracturing and causing vehicle instability.
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 (axle bolts) that can lead to vehicle instability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. 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. These vehicles were manufactured between September 29, 2014, and March 27, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers may not have been assembled correctly.
If the remaining axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may become unstable, reducing handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, though the recall covers the specific model years and manufacturing dates listed above.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts free of charge. The recall began in February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML250, AMG GL63, GL550, ML400
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Axle Assembly
- Affected units
- 48
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 (7)
- ML250
- AMG GL63
- GL550
- ML400
- GL350
- GL450
- ML350
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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