MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350, GLE 450 (2020): Air bags
Recall 20V226000 · Apr 22, 2020 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
120
vehicles affected
120
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V226000
- Date
- Apr 22, 2020
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 120
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags; Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles equipped with an electrically adjustable second-row seat. The wiring harness under the seat may become pinched during seat adjustment, possibly causing damage to the wires.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050009.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 350 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 450 | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V226000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 (2020), Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 (2020), about 120 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V226000?
MBUSA 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050009.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.