MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 2020: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLE 350 | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V071000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-03-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-02-12 | Date Added to Database: 2021-02-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021030004 | ||
| Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 41838 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 126 | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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