MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2020: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V587000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE450 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-09-06 | 2019-08-12 | 2019-08-12 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-05 - 2019-08-02
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019080005
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18392
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLE350, GLE350 4MATIC, GLS450 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain from the air conditioner into the passenger compartment.
If a significant volume of water enters the driver and passenger side foot wells, it might cause corrosion and/or short circuits to the electrical components in the area, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call "eCall" feature may be disabled; the vehicle may not be able to be unlocked and/or started; and the engine limp-home mode might be activated during driving. These features increase the risk of an injury or crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080005.
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.
