NHTSA Recall 18V272000: Suspension: front
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,725 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V272000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2018070015 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | April 27, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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
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 18V272000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL350 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL550 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL63 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE350 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE400 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE450 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE63S | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS350D | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS450 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS550 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML400 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.