2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43 recall: software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on August 14, 2017. It covers about 12,322 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,322
- reported
- Aug 14, 2017
- owners notified
- Sep 18, 2017
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system: software
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V506000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43 2016-2017 20162017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 17V506000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43 software?
Yes. Recall 17V506000, reported on August 14, 2017, covers about 12,322 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V506000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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