MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V440000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE450 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-18 | 2016-06-15 | 2016-06-15 |
Production Dates: 2014-12-10 - 2016-06-06
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5826
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 6, 2016. An error within the engine control unit "ECU" software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the ECO start/stop function.
If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began August 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
