2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recall: back up lights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall on February 5, 2021. It covers about 8,199 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,199
- reported
- Feb 5, 2021
- owners notified
- Jun 10, 2022
- related complaints
- 1
Exterior lighting: back up lights
- What is 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V056000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 21V056000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 back up lights?
Yes. Recall 21V056000, reported on February 5, 2021, covers about 8,199 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V056000?
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.
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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