5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-12-15
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 gl350 4matic bluetec, gl550 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle43 amg coupe, gle450 4matic, 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle350, gle350d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle550e 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic coupe, and 2017 gls63 amg vehicles manufactured april 23, 2014, to may 10, 2016. The front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. 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 - AIR BAGS: PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-12-15
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 gl350 4matic bluetec, gl550 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle43 amg coupe, gle450 4matic, 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle350, gle350d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle550e 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic coupe, and 2017 gls63 amg vehicles manufactured april 23, 2014, to may 10, 2016. The front passenger seat occupant classification system (ocs) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Consequence
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. 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 #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Posted on: 2017-02-10
Description
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.
Consequence
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 2017-10-18
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg coupe, gle63s amg and gle63s amg coupe, and 2017 gls450 4matic, gle550 4matic, and gle63 amg 4matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in december 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late january 2018. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018020002. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2017-10-18
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg coupe, gle63s amg and gle63s amg coupe, and 2017 gls450 4matic, gle550 4matic, and gle63 amg 4matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in december 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late january 2018. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018020002. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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.