Mercedes-Benz recall 2018070015

Q: Is 2018070015 the same recall as 18V272000?

Yes. 2018070015 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 18V272000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2018070015. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V272000 on Apr 27, 2018: suspension on the 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models, 9,725 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V272000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Mercedes-Benz’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V272000	2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models	Suspension	Apr 27, 2018	9,725	critical

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

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V272000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2018070015 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V272000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Mercedes-Benz’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2018070015 the same recall as 18V272000?

Yes. 2018070015 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 18V272000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2018070015 cover?

2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and 2 other Mercedes-Benz models, 9,725 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2018070015 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.