Electrical system: softwareRecall 16V-440 · 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 16V-440 covers 5,826 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V440000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 6, 2016. An error within the engine control unit (ECU) software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the ECO start/stop function.
The risk
If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began August 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 10, 2014 to June 6, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.