5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:REAR
Posted on: 2016-06-16
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 ml250, ml350, ml350 4matic, ml400 4matic, ml63 amg, and 2016 gle450 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured from april 27, 2015, through may 19, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt incorrectly installed.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the installation of the right rear seat belt anchor bolt, free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2015-06-08
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 e250 bluetec vehicles manufactured november 3, 2014, to december 15, 2014, e250 bluetec 4matic vehicles manufactured november 4, 2014, december 17, 2014, glk250 vehicles manufactured november 13, 2014, to january 30, 2015, and 2015 ml250 bluetec vehicles manufactured december 12, 2014, to february 9, 2015. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Consequence
Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2015. Owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2015050005. Note: this is an expansion of nhtsa recall 14v-762.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2014-12-01
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 e250 bluetec, e250 bluetec 4matic, glk250 4matic bluetec, and 2015 ml250 4matic bluetec vehicles manufactured february 28, 2014, to november 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.
Consequence
Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2014. Owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.
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.
DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Posted on: 2016-12-14
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 gl350 4matic blutec, gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic, ml250 blutec, ml350, ml350 4matic, ml400 4matic and 2015-2016 gl63 amg 4matic vehicles manufactured september 29, 2014 through march 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.
Consequence
If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began february 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #5 - COMMUNICATION
Posted on: 2019-11-04
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (ecall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/rmisc-19v787-4620.pdf
Consequence
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa has initiated an over the air (ota) remote update. Mbusa will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful ota or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began december 23, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2019120008.
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.