MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2021: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE450 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021030004
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41838
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 126
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program "ESP" software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.
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.
