MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63, AMG GLS63, AMG ML63, GL350 and 13 more (2012-2017): Suspension
Recall 18V272000 · Apr 27, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
9,725
vehicles affected
9,725
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V272000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 9,725
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2012-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
What can happen
The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.
Vehicles covered
17 models, 37 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg GLE63 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg GLS63 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg ML63 | 2012-2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL350 | 2013-2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | 2013-2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | 2013-2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL63 | 2013-2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE350 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE400 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE450 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE63S | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS350D | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS450 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS550 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 2012-2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML400 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | 2012-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V272000?
17 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE63 (2016), Mercedes-Benz Amg GLS63 (2017), Mercedes-Benz Amg ML63 (2012-2015) and 14 more, about 9,725 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V272000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.
What can happen?
The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.