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Recall 17V-816: 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 and 17 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Dec 18, 2017, covering about 8,700 vehicles.

NHTSA number
17V-816
Report date
Dec 18, 2017
Vehicles affected
8,700
Owners notified
Mar 9, 2018

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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 details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number17V816000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE432017All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE632017All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS632017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE3502017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE4002017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE550E2017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE63S2017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS 5502018All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS5502017All years
Mercedes-Benz S 4502018All years
Mercedes-Benz S5502017All years
Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic2017All years
Mercedes-Benz S550E2017All years
Mercedes-Benz S6002017All years
Mercedes-Benz S632017, 2018All years
Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG2017All years
Mercedes-Maybach S5502017All years
Mercedes-Maybach S6002017All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V-816?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach S600, Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE63S 4Matic Coupe, 2017-2018 GLS550 4Matic, S550 4Matic, 2018 S450, and S63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear passenger door on the driver side may indicate that it is locked, when it may not be. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

How is recall 17V-816 fixed?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.