Recall 24V118000: 2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 105,071
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS450
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V118000
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 29, 2024
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology