Driveline: driveshaftRecall 15V-709 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 15V-709 covers 52 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V709000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 10, 2014 to April 29, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.