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Campaign Details
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
Consequence / Hazard
If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles5
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.