Mercedes-Benz recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE350, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, 2021 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, Maybach GLS600, AMG GLS63, and 2020 GLE580 vehicles. The air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
What could happen
Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. In addition, the emergency call (eCall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 21V-288 and 19V-587. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023030014 and 15.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle53 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gls63 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 2020–2021
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 580 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Gls 580 4Matic 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Gls450 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Gls580 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Maybach Gls600 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V177000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 17, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 61,450
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- Maker's own recall number
- 2023030014 & 15
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: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 23, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Dec 16, 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.