Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V077000 Reported February 8, 2017

Center console may open in a crash/fmvss 201

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 5,882 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V077000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,882
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 8, 2017
Completion Rate
83.82

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 gle 400 4matic, gle 350 4matic, gle 350, gle 550e 4matic, gle 63 amg, gle 63s amg, gle 43 amg 4matic coupe, gle 63s amg 4matic coupe, gls 450 4matic, gls 550 4matic, and gls 63 amg 4matic vehicles. in certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in early march 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V077000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V077000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V077000?

NHTSA recall 17V077000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 8, 2017. It addresses: Center console may open in a crash/fmvss 201. The recall affects approximately 5,882 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V077000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.