NHTSA recall 15V709000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 and 1 more
Reported Oct 27, 201552 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number MFR ID CodeBuilt Dec 10, 2014 – Apr 29, 2015
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.