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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V626📅 Oct 13, 2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 & 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 + 3 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.

💥 The risk

If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V626000
Manufacturer recall #
2020100015/6
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
12,799
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 13, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V626 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V626?

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 & 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 + 3 more. 12,799 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.