Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL450 +15 more: Suspension — front

Affects Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL450, GL550, GL63, ML550, ML350, GLS350D, ML400, GLE350, GLE63S, AMG ML63, GLE450, AMG GLE63, GLS450, GLE400, AMG GLS63, GLS550 · 2012–2017 — about 10K vehicles.

The hazard

The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational