2016 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Recall: In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and…
NHTSA campaign 17V081000 · Suspension · filed Feb 8, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE350 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE450 | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V081000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.