Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg coupe, gle63s amg and gle63s amg coupe, and 2017 gls450 4matic, gle550 4matic, and gle63 amg 4matic vehicles | NHTSA Recall #17V655000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V655000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg coupe, gle63s amg and gle63s amg coupe, and 2017 gls450 4matic, gle550 4matic, and gle63 amg 4matic vehicles Includes 3,620 affected units, Excess Insulation Impairing Air Bag Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
2016 gle300d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg coupe, gle63s amg and gle63s amg coupe, and 2017 gls450 4matic, gle550 4matic, and gle63 amg 4matic vehicles
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg coupe, gle63s amg and gle63s amg coupe, and 2017 gls450 4matic, gle550 4matic, and gle63 amg 4matic vehicles. these vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. interim owner letters will be mailed in december 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late january 2018. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018020002. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.