Vehicle recall 17V077000 · February 8, 2017
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63 and 7 more models
In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin.
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 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 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
- 17V077000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 8, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- March 10, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,882
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLE550E (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLE63S (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLS450 (2017): 2017
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