2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4matic | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 — Steering: electric power assist system
Published October 13, 2020 · Recall initiated: October 9, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V626000, published October 13, 2020 and initiated October 9, 2020. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4matic | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 — Steering: electric power assist system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLE 350
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4matic | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V626000 on October 13, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLE 350.