Mercedes-Benz Gl/gls and GLE recall: Oil foam may develop in the active curve system oil reservoir
- What's wrong
- It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
What’s wrong
It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir. Depending on the orientation of the two ventilation bores the escaping oil could spray onto hot component parts of the exhaust system. In this case risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gl/gls | 1 Nov 2010 | 30 Jun 2016 | 1,303 |
| GLE | 1 Nov 2010 | 30 Jun 2016 | 1,303 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 24 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.