Recall 21V056000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Report Date
20210205
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety Consequence

If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050004.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350
2020 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 450

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.