Mercedes-benz Recall 17V081000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Upper Arm

NHTSA recall 17V081000 · announced February 8, 2017 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 37 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.

The risk

The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. 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 Gl450
• 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle350
• 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.