NHTSA Campaign 24V118000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Feb 16, 2024 · 105,071 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 GLE 450 and GLS 450 vehicles. The transmission may not fully downshift in certain conditions, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the transmission control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 | 2020 | 105,071 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 | 2021 | 105,071 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 | 2022 | 105,071 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 450 | 2023 | 105,071 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 450 | 2020 | 105,071 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 450 | 2022 | 105,071 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 450 | 2023 | 105,071 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS450 | 2021 | 105,071 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V118000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.