Recall 16V900000: 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63 and 6 other models
- Report received
- Dec 14, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 48vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632 complaints
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL3507 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL45018 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL5508 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML25010 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML35052 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML4004 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.