Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2024 GLE 450e Due to Stopping Distance Issue
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,797 2024 GLE 450e vehicles because a software error may increase the distance required to stop, raising 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 affecting braking performance that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling 2,797 2024 GLE 450e Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The recall addresses a software error in the electronic stability program (ESP) that may cause the force required to stop the vehicle to increase. This defect can result in an extended stopping distance, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to have the ESP control unit software updated free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 29, 2024. Owners may also 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 450E 4MATIC
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Affected units
- 2,797
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 450E 4MATIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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