Recall
Mercedes-Benz Gle450 — 15V709000
NHTSA ID
15V709000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Gle450
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2015-10-27
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Units Affected
52
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
MFR ID Code
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.