MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V458000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-14 2019-06-14 2019-06-17

Production Dates: 2018-06-28 - 2018-11-19

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019070011

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. In the event of a crash while the temperature in the passenger cabin is very high, the passenger frontal air bag deployment may be delayed or may not completely deploy.

Consequence

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

Remedy

MBUSA has notified dealers. All affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019070011.

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.