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Mercedes-Benz recall MFR ID Code

Mercedes-Benz calls it MFR ID Code. NHTSA filed it as campaign 15V709000 on Oct 27, 2015: power train on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 52 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
15V7090002016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassPower TrainOct 27, 201552high
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic coupes and GLE63 AMG S 4Matic coupes manufactured December 10, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential. Risk If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-November 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 15V709000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. MFR ID Code 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. 15V709000 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.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is MFR ID Code the same recall as 15V709000?

Yes. MFR ID Code is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 15V709000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does MFR ID Code cover?

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 52 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 MFR ID Code repair cost anything?

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