NHTSA recall 17V081000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
Mercedes-Benz GL450 and 2 more
Reported Feb 8, 201737 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Built Jan 6, 2016 – Jan 6, 2016
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.