NHTSA Recall 23V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V177000; Date: Mar. 17, 2023
water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. in addition, the emergency call (ecall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53; 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle63; 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gls63; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLE350; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLE450; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLE450; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLE580; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLS450; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLS450; 2020 Mercedes-benz GLS580; 2021 Mercedes-benz GLS580; 2021 Mercedes-benz Maybach Gls600
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 61,450
Recall Summary:
mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020-2021 gle350, gle450, gls450, gls580, 2021 amg gle53, amg gle63, maybach gls600, amg gls63, and 2020 gle580 vehicles. the air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 16, 2023. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. this recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21v-288 and 19v-587.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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