| NHTSA Recall # | 119649 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V709000 |
| MFG Compaign # | MFR ID Code |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLE450 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Date of notification | 09/11/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 10/12/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 29/04/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/10/15 |
| Report created | 27/10/15 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 52 |
| Defect 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 summary | If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |