Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
What could happen
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle53 2022
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 2022
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 2021–2022
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 2021–2022
- Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 4Matic 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V936000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 16, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 27, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 69
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 2022120016
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Visibility Mar 17, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 23, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
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.