MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450 and 1 more (2020): Steering
Recall 20V626000 · Oct 9, 2020 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
12,799
vehicles affected
12,799
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V626000
- Date
- Oct 9, 2020
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 12,799
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system; Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Motor; Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
What can happen
If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 350 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 450 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 580 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS 450 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS 580 4MATIC | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V626000?
5 models: Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 (2020), Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 (2020), Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 (2020) and 2 more, about 12,799 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V626000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.
What can happen?
If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk 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.