NHTSA Campaign 20V626000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Oct 9, 2020 · 12,799 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 2020 12,799
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 2020 12,799
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580 2020 12,799
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 2020 12,799
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 2020 12,799

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V626000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.