Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLE Models Due to Air Bag Wiring Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles because a pinched wiring harness may prevent rear side air bags from deploying correctly.
What this means for you
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 risk-of-harm product (air bag non-deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles equipped with an electrically adjustable second-row seat. The recall addresses a defect where the wiring harness located under the seat may become pinched during seat adjustment, potentially causing damage to the wires.
Damaged wires may cause the rear side air bags to not deploy as intended. Additionally, the driver may not be warned if the second row right seat is not locked into place correctly after using the "Easy Entry" function. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness as necessary, and repair any wire damage, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. 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 350, GLE 450
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bags
- Affected units
- 120
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 350
- GLE 450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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