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SevereNHTSA·16V900000·Announced 2016-12-14

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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, GL63, GL550, ML400
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
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
  • GL63
  • GL550
  • ML400
  • GL350
  • GL450
  • ML350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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