2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Running Sequence Number: 127772
Campaign Number: 17V241000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: GL550
Year: 2017
MFR Campaingn Number: 2017050013
Component Name: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Aug 5, 2015
End Date of Manufacturing: Jun 7, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 58323
Date Owner Notified: Sep 29, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report Received Date: Apr 11, 2017
Record Creation Date: Apr 11, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
Consequence: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. 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 Component ID: 000068567002238720000001003
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: SENSOR: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Running Sequence Number: 116191
Campaign Number: 16V903000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: GL550
Year: 2017
MFR Campaingn Number: 2016120004
Component Name: AIR BAGS: SENSOR: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 23, 2014
End Date of Manufacturing: May 10, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47799
Date Owner Notified: Jan 18, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report Received Date: Dec 15, 2016
Record Creation Date: Dec 15, 2016
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Consequence: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. 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 Component ID: 000063826002238720000001443
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL
Running Sequence Number: 116192
Campaign Number: 16V903000
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: GL550
Year: 2017
MFR Campaingn Number: 2016120004
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Apr 23, 2014
End Date of Manufacturing: May 10, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47799
Date Owner Notified: Jan 18, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report Received Date: Dec 15, 2016
Record Creation Date: Dec 15, 2016
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
Consequence: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. 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 Component ID: 000063826002238720000000257
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No