Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE450, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The sealing of the piston assembly in the front struts and rear shock absorbers may leak and fail prematurely.
What could happen
Premature wear of the front struts and rear shock absorbers can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front strut assemblies and rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020090001.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4Matic 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V329000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 5, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 20, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 38
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber; Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- 2020090001
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Sep 27, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Mar 15, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Vehicle speed control Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.