MERCEDES BENZ GLE350 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V724000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLE350 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-01 2024-09-27 2024-09-30

Production Dates: 2021-07-19 - 2022-03-08

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2024100006

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10655

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.

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 nhtsa.gov.