MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V572000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE450 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-18 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-05 |
Production Dates: 2019-04-12 - 2019-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019090001
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 128
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4MATIC and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles. The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded, allowing a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090001.
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.
