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NHTSA Recall 16V900000: Axle shaft (power train)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mercedes-Benz GL350.

48
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2017
owners notified (February 10)
NHTSA campaign16V900000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY › AXLE SHAFT
Report receivedDecember 14, 2016
Owner notificationFebruary 10, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V900000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz GL3502015
Mercedes-Benz GL4502015
Mercedes-Benz GL5502015
Mercedes-Benz GL632015, 2016
Mercedes-Benz ML2502015
Mercedes-Benz ML3502015
Mercedes-Benz ML4002015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.