Recall 17V506000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Report Date
20170814
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
Safety Consequence
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.