Mercedes-Benz in the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the control arm upper arm. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-081.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class |
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class |
What changed
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