Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V816000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V816000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 8,700 affected units, Door May Not Lock/ FMVSS 206, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.