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Model year 2016 · Mercedes-Benz

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class. The most recent was reported on November 1, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63, GLS450.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
18V272000April 27, 2018Suspension › Front
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
16V900000December 14, 2016Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Systems involved: Air Bags (3) · Suspension (2) · Communication (1) · Electrical System (1) · Power Train (1) · Steering (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

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 GLS / GL-Class
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63

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 GLS / GL-Class
December 23, 2010 – June 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63

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 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 GLS / GL-Class
August 5, 2015 – June 7, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63

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 GLS / GL-Class
January 1, 2008 – January 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
GL450

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 GLS / GL-Class
January 6, 2016 – January 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GL450

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 GLS / GL-Class
July 19, 2016 – July 19, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLS450

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 GLS / GL-Class
April 23, 2014 – May 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
GL350, GL550

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 16V900000

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
December 14, 2016
Owner notification
February 10, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS / GL-Class
September 29, 2014 – March 27, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
GL63

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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 16V900000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 4, 2019.