2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 — Exterior lighting: back up lights
Published February 8, 2021 · Recall initiated: February 5, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V056000, published February 8, 2021 and initiated February 5, 2021. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 — Exterior lighting: back up lights.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050004.
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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
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 — Exterior lighting: back up lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V056000 on February 8, 2021. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050004.
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.