StructureRecall 19V-459 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-459 covers 753 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V459000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. A welding error during production may have resulted in a small hole in the floor, possibly allowing water to leak into the passenger cabin.
The risk
Water in the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will seal the affected area, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019060007.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 28, 2018 to April 4, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.