NHTSA Campaign 21V056000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Feb 5, 2021 · 8,199 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050004.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 2020 8,199
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 2020 8,199

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V056000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.