NHTSA Recall 17V655000: Inflator module (air bags) and windshield (visibility)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,620 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V655000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2018020002 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD |
| Report received | October 17, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late January 2018. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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 17V655000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE300D | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE350 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE400 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE550 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE63S | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS450 | 2017 |
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.