NHTSA recall 17V-816 (17V816000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported December 18, 2017 - about 8,700 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V816000
- Also written as
- 17V-816
- Manufacturer number
- 2018010009
- Reported
- December 18, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,700
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-816 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.