Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V077000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V077000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2017 gle 400 4matic, gle 350 4matic, gle 350, gle 550e 4matic, gle 63 amg, gle 63s amg, gle 43 amg 4matic coupe, gle 63s amg 4matic coupe, gls 450 4matic, gls 550 4matic, and gls 63 amg 4matic vehicles Includes 5,882 affected units, Center Console may Open in a Crash/FMVSS 201, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 gle 400 4matic, gle 350 4matic, gle 350, gle 550e 4matic, gle 63 amg, gle 63s amg, gle 43 amg 4matic coupe, gle 63s amg 4matic coupe, gls 450 4matic, gls 550 4matic, and gls 63 amg 4matic vehicles
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 gle 400 4matic, gle 350 4matic, gle 350, gle 550e 4matic, gle 63 amg, gle 63s amg, gle 43 amg 4matic coupe, gle 63s amg 4matic coupe, gls 450 4matic, gls 550 4matic, and gls 63 amg 4matic vehicles. in certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in early march 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.