| NHTSA Recall # | 124787 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V900000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GL450 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Date of notification | 10/02/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 29/09/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 27/03/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/12/16 |
| Report created | 14/12/16 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 48 |
| Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |