NHTSA recall 16V440000
Electrical system › Software
Mercedes-Benz GLE450
Reported Jun 15, 20165,826 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Built Dec 10, 2014 – Jun 6, 2016
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 6, 2016. An error within the engine control unit (ECU) software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the ECO start/stop function.
The risk
If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began August 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.