MERCEDES BENZ GLE43 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLE43 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2014-07-09 - 2017-05-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V506000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-08-14 | Date Added to Database: 2017-08-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017090005 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12322 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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