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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V071📅 Feb 16, 2021

2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 & 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 + 3 more recall: stability control

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

💥 The risk

If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.

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
21V071000
Manufacturer recall #
2021030004
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
41,838
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 31, 2021
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 21V071 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 21V071?

2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 & 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 + 3 more. 41,838 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.