Mercedes-benz Gle450 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle450, Amg Gle63

Recall number

15V709000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 52 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.