The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V459000·Announced 2019-06-14

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLE Models Due to Floor Welding Error

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles because a welding error may allow water to leak into the cabin, potentially affecting electrical systems.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that may affect electrical systems and increase the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 4Matic and GLE 450 4Matic vehicles. The recall addresses a welding error during production that may have resulted in a small hole in the floor, possibly allowing water to leak into the passenger cabin.

Water in the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall began on July 31, 2019.

Owners will be notified by MBUSA, and dealers will seal the affected area free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450, GLE 350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
753

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GLE 450
  • GLE 350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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