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Vehicle recall 16V900000 · December 14, 2016

Mercedes-Benz GL63, GL350 and 5 more models

The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence
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
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 details

NHTSA campaign
16V900000
Reported to NHTSA
December 14, 2016
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Owner notification
February 10, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
48
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Recall 16V900000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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