MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE53 2022: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V936000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE53 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-27 2022-12-16 2022-12-19

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022120016

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.