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NHTSARecalled 2020-10-09

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Is my product affected?

2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350; 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450; 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450; 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC; 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580

  • Brand MERCEDES-BENZ

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, and GLS 580 vehicles that have an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, which could affect the function of other components sharing the same ground connection, including the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and left headlight. If these components malfunction, there could be an increased risk of a crash.

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Affected consumers should contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to arrange service. MBUSA's recall number is 2020100015/6.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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