Excess insulation impairing air bag deployment
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle300d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle350 4matic, gle63 amg, gle63 amg coupe, gle63s amg and gle63s amg coupe, and 2017 gls450 4matic, gle550 4matic, and gle63 amg 4matic vehicles. these vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. interim owner letters will be mailed in december 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late january 2018. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018020002. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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FAQ: Recall 17V655000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V655000?
NHTSA recall 17V655000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on October 17, 2017. It addresses: Excess insulation impairing air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 3,620 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V655000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2018020002. 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.