MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450 and 1 more (2020-2021): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 21V071000 · Feb 12, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
41,838
vehicles affected
41,838
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V071000
- Date
- Feb 12, 2021
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 41,838
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc) > Control module > Software
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What can happen
If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 350 | 2020-2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Gle 450 | 2020-2021 |
| 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 21V071000?
5 models: Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 (2020-2021), Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 (2020-2021), Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 (2020) and 2 more, about 41,838 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V071000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.
What can happen?
If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can 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.