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Model year 2016 · Mercedes-Benz

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class. The most recent was reported on December 15, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE350D, GLE400, GLE450, GLE550E, GLE63S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V854000December 15, 2023Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
22V955000December 23, 2022Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module
21V197000March 19, 2021Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
18V272000April 27, 2018Suspension › Front
17V828000December 18, 2017Equipment › Other › Labels
17V655000October 17, 2017Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
17V506000August 14, 2017Electrical System › Software
17V241000April 11, 2017Steering › Electric Power Assist System
17V177000March 14, 2017Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
17V081000February 8, 2017Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Arm
17V079000February 8, 2017Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
16V903000December 15, 2016Air Bags › Frontal
16V759000October 20, 2016Exterior Lighting › Headlights
16V602000August 15, 2016Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
16V442000June 16, 2016Seat Belts › Rear/Other
16V440000June 15, 2016Electrical System › Software
15V709000October 27, 2015Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Systems involved: Air Bags (4) · Electrical System (3) · Structure (2) · Suspension (2) · Visibility (2) · Communication (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Diesel (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1) · Steering (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V854000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2023
Owner notification
March 22, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,976 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 C-Class, CLA, GLA, S-Class, GLC, and GLE vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair, allowing the front panel to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached roof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on, March 22,2024, and August 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-197.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V854000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V955000Manufacturer no. 2023010002 & ...0003

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module

Report received by NHTSA
December 23, 2022
Owner notification
February 15, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
348,183 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE63, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE400, GLE450, GLE550E

Components: Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Safety risk

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V955000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V197000Manufacturer no. 2021070010

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
March 19, 2021
Owner notification
September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
15,096 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE63, GLE450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe AMG, C43 AMG, 2015-2020 C300, GLA250, 2016-2018 C350e, CLA45 Coupe AMG, 2015 C400, S65 AMG, 2015-2019 C63 AMG, 2016 C450, 2015-2016 GLA45 AMG, S600, 2016-2020 GLC300, 2017-2019 GLC43 AMG, GLE43 Coupe AMG, 2014-2019 CLA250 Coupe, 2014-2015 CLA45 AMG, 2018 GLC63 AMG, 2014-2017 S550, 2018-2020 S450, 2016-2019 GLE63 Coupe AMG, 2016 GLE450 Coupe, 2014-2020 S63 AMG, 2018-2019 S560, and 2019 GLC350e vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. The front roof panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle during a prior repair.

Safety risk

The adhesive bonding of the front panel might deteriorate, possibly causing the front panel to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz dealer will remove the bonded panel and will install a new front panel by following the detailed repair instructions and using the approved primer, cleaner and adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021 and October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V197000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V787000Manufacturer no. 2019120008

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
December 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,226 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE63, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE400, GLE450, GLE550E, GLE63S

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V787000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V272000Manufacturer no. 2018070015

Suspension › Front

Report received by NHTSA
April 27, 2018
Owner notification
August 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,725 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
December 23, 2010 – June 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE63, GLE350, GLE400, GLE450, GLE63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.

Safety risk

The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V272000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V828000Manufacturer no. 2018010010

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2017
Owner notification
February 16, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
64 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
June 28, 2016 – September 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE550E

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires › Markings

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes GLE 550e 4MATIC vehicles. The tire pressure label on the B-pillar lists incorrect seating capacity and front and rear tire dimension information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FVMSS) number 101, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

Applying incorrectly sized tires to the vehicle will affect the speedometer reading, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tire pressure label, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V828000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V655000Manufacturer no. 2018020002

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2017
Owner notification
February 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,620 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
May 4, 2016 – July 27, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE63, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE400, GLE63S

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Visibility › Windshield

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V655000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V506000Manufacturer no. 2017090005

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
August 14, 2017
Owner notification
September 18, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,322 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
July 9, 2014 – May 12, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43

Components: Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.

Safety risk

If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V506000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V241000Manufacturer no. 2017050013

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
April 11, 2017
Owner notification
September 29, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
58,323 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
August 5, 2015 – June 7, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE350D, GLE400, GLE550E, GLE63S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.

Safety risk

If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V241000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V177000

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2017
Owner notification
April 21, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
51 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
January 1, 2008 – January 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE300D

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V177000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V081000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Arm

Report received by NHTSA
February 8, 2017
Owner notification
March 28, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
37 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
January 6, 2016 – January 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE350, GLE450

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V081000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V079000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
February 8, 2017
Owner notification
March 28, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
July 19, 2016 – July 19, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE350

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Visibility › Windshield

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V079000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V903000Manufacturer no. 2016120004

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2016
Owner notification
January 18, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,799 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
April 23, 2014 – May 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63, GLE300D, GLE350, GLE350D, GLE400, GLE450, GLE550E, GLE63S

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V903000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V759000Manufacturer no. 2016100003

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
October 20, 2016
Owner notification
December 2, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,215 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
October 14, 2015 – November 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE300D, GLE350, GLE400

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Safety risk

If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V759000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V602000Manufacturer no. 2016090003

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
August 15, 2016
Owner notification
October 11, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
July 11, 2015 – July 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE Coupe 450 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured July 11, 2015, to July 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear head restraints that may not stay locked in the upright position at very low temperatures.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is involved in a crash in very low temperatures, the rear head restraints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of rearseat occupant injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear head restraints, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V602000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V442000

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Report received by NHTSA
June 16, 2016
Owner notification
July 22, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
423 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
April 27, 2015 – May 19, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE450

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the right rear seatbelt anchor bolt could fail to secure the passenger, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V442000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V440000

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 15, 2016
Owner notification
July 18, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,826 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
December 10, 2014 – June 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLE450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 6, 2016. An error within the engine control unit (ECU) software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the ECO start/stop function.

Safety risk

If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began August 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V440000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V709000Manufacturer no. MFR ID Code

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
October 27, 2015
Owner notification
November 9, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
52 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE / ML-Class
December 10, 2014 – April 29, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GLE63, GLE450

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V709000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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