Electrical system: wiringRecall 24V-724 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 24V-724 covers 10,655 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V724000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 19, 2021 to March 8, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.