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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550 recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550, covering 3,620 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported October 17, 2017 · 3,620 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG Coupe, GLE63S AMG and GLE63S AMG Coupe, and 2017 GLS450 4Matic, GLE550 4Matic, and GLE63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late January 2018. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.

Recall number 17V655000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550 recalls

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How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550 have?

1, covering air bags.

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