NHTSA recall 17V506000
Electrical system › Software
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
Reported Aug 14, 201712,322 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2017090005Built Jul 9, 2014 – May 12, 2017
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
The risk
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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