MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE43 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V506000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLE43 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-09-18 | 2017-08-14 | 2017-08-16 |
Production Dates: 2014-07-09 - 2017-05-12
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017090005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12322
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
