Mercedes-Benz USA. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Rear Drive Shaft may Loosen and Separate
| Report Received Date | 10/27/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V709000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective Action | MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall Code | MFR ID Code |
| Potentially Affected | 52 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V709000) |
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