2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4matic | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 — Electronic stability control (esc): control module: software
Published February 16, 2021 · Recall initiated: February 12, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V071000, published February 16, 2021 and initiated February 12, 2021. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4matic | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 — Electronic stability control (esc): control module: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLE 450
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 | 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 | 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4matic | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 — Electronic stability control (esc): control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V071000 on February 16, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLE 450.