NHTSA Campaign 17V506000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Aug 14, 2017 · 12,322 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
Consequence
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE43 | 2016 | 12,322 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE43 | 2017 | 12,322 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V506000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.