Mercedes-benz Gle 350 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 27, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2021–2022 Mercedes-benz Gle 350, Gle 450

Recall number

24V724000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 10,655 units

Why it was recalled

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do

Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.