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NHTSA recall 20V626000

Electrical system › Wiring

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and 4 more

Reported Oct 9, 202012,799 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2020100015/6

The defect

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.

The risk

If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Electrical system › WiringExterior lighting › HeadlightsSteering › Electric power assist systemVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
2020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
2020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580
2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
2020

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.