Control arm: upper armRecall 17V-081 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-081 covers 37 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a control arm: upper arm problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 6, 2016 to January 6, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.