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21V-071

Feb 12, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the…

Stability and traction control

41,838

Software update

21V-058

Feb 5, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

Software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the…

Communication

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Software update

21V-057

Feb 5, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

Dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material

Structure

Part replacement

21V-056

Feb 5, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

Lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a…

Lighting

8,199

Part replacement

21V-034

Jan 29, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

Child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) may be missing the right-side anchoring bar from the ISOFIX bracket on the right-rear seat

Child seats

231

Part replacement

21V-033

Jan 29, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

Power supply for the automatic transmission control unit might be interrupted while driving, possibly causing the transmission to shift into neutral

Powertrain

Part replacement

21V-032

Jan 29, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

Front seat belts might not fully retract to their stowed position

Seat belts

24,550

Repair or modification

20V-800

Dec 18, 2020

Mercedes-Benz

Wheel-hub caps may detach while driving

Wheels

1,142

Part replacement

20V-776

Dec 11, 2020

Mercedes-Benz

Power supply cable on the starter might not have been installed correctly, possibly allowing the cable to chafe against the starter housing and…

Electrical system

2,563

Repair or modification

20V-775

Dec 11, 2020

Mercedes-Benz

Headlights may have been incorrectly aimed too high

Lighting

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Campaign 21V-071

During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the…

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Filed: February 12, 2021
Component: Stability and traction control
Vehicles affected: 41,838
Remedy: Software update
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence

If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.

Affected models

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2020 to 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC 2020

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