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Recall 18V-272: 2013–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL63, 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 and 15 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2018, covering about 9,725 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-272
Report date
Apr 27, 2018
Vehicles affected
9,725
Owners notified
Aug 30, 2018

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.

The risk

The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.

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.
ComponentSuspension › Front
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V272000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GL632013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE632016All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS632017All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG ML632012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz GL3502013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Mercedes-Benz GL4502013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Mercedes-Benz GL5502013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE3502016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE4002016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE4502016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLE63S2016All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS350D2017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS4502017All years
Mercedes-Benz GLS5502017All years
Mercedes-Benz ML3502012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Mercedes-Benz ML4002015All years
Mercedes-Benz ML5502012, 2013, 2014All 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 18V-272?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.

How is recall 18V-272 fixed?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.

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.