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HighNHTSA·21V056000·Announced 2021-02-05

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLE Models for Reverse Light Malfunction

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles because a lighting control unit malfunction may leave the left reverse light on in other gears, increasing crash risk.

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 source states the defect increases the risk of a crash due to driver confusion, but no injuries or fatalities are reported, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles. The recall involves 8,199 units. The issue is a malfunction in the lighting control unit that can cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a gear other than reverse. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. The MBUSA recall number is 2022050004. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350, GLE 450
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
8,199

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (2)

  • GLE 350
  • GLE 450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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