Mercedes-benz Recall 15V709000: Power Train, Driveline, Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 15V709000 · announced October 27, 2015 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 52 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential.

The risk

If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle63
• 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle450

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.