2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 recalls (2)

Every 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 21V058000

  May 2, 2021Electrical System:SoftwareOver-the-air fix

  Problem

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

  Risk

  Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  Fix

  MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

  Full recall details for 21V058000 →

• Communication · NHTSA 19V787000

  Jan 11, 2019CommunicationOver-the-air fix

  Problem

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

  Risk

  An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix

  MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

  Full recall details for 19V787000 →

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63, reporting 1 injuries. Mercedes-Benz has issued at least 85 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Seats1

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (23)
• Service Brakes (13)
• Exterior Lighting (12)
• Power Train (7)
• Suspension (6)
• Engine (5)

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Other Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 model years

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