Electrical system: wiringRecall 20V-626 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 20V-626 covers 12,799 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V626000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight.
The risk
If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.