— Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,700 GLE-Class, GLS-Class and S-Class vehicles because the left rear doors can appear to be locked when they aren't, an especially dangerous condition with children nearby.
Recalled are the following:
GLE-Class
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63S 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63S 4Matic Coupe
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG 4Matic Coupe
GLS-Class
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450
- 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 4Matic
S-Class
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S600
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4Matic
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S600
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S550 4Matic
- 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S450
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4Matic
The door lock problem was discovered at an assembly plant in May 2017, but only one car had the problem. Mercedes engineers investigated and determined riveting problems occurred at the supplier, Kiekert AG. The supplier made changes to the rear door locks so any parts made after June 21, 2017, do not have the problem.
The automaker didn't explain more about the door lock problems, but did say the recall should begin in January 2018.
Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace any faulty left rear door locks, but owners with questions should call 877-496-3691.