MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350, GLE 450, GLS 450 (2020): Structure
Recall 20V172000 · Mar 20, 2020 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
224
vehicles affected
224
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V172000
- Date
- Mar 20, 2020
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 224
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE450 AND GLS450 vehicles. The seams on the rear crossmember may have been insufficiently welded. This may allow cracks to form when towing, possibly causing the rear crossmember to detach from the vehicle.
What can happen
If the rear crossmember detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear crossmember, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060013.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 350 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 450 | 2020 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLS 450 | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V172000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 (2020), Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 (2020), Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 (2020), about 224 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V172000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear crossmember, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060013.
What can happen?
If the rear crossmember detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard and increase the 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.