NHTSA Recall 21V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V071000; Date: Feb. 12, 2021
if the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLE450; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLE450; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLE580; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLS450; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLS580
Component: Electronic Stability Control:control Module:software
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 41,838
Recall Summary:
mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020-2021 gle450, gle350, and 2020 gls450, gle580, gls580 vehicles. during certain evasive driving maneuvers, the electronic stability program (esp) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control systems."
How to Fix:
mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the esp software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 13, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
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