MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V626000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLS450 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-10-09 | 2020-10-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020100015/6
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12799
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.
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.
