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SevereNHTSA·22V098000·Announced 2022-02-18

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLE 350 for Wiring Harness Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLE 350 vehicles because an unsecured wiring harness may disable power steering, headlights, or wipers, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness) that can disable critical safety systems like power steering and headlights, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the wiring harness connected to the prefuse box in the engine compartment might not be properly secured.

If the wiring harness is not secured, it could deactivate fused components such as power steering assist, headlights, and wipers. Driving with inoperable power steering assist, headlights, or wipers can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the prefuse box free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. 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
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
6

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 (1)

  • GLE 350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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