CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- 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.
- Risk
- Water in the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A welding error during production may have left a small hole in the floor of certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 and GLE 450 4Matic vehicles. Water could leak through that hole into the passenger cabin.
Water inside the passenger compartment may affect the vehicle's electrical systems, which raises the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Mercedes-Benz will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will seal the affected area free of charge. Owners can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or with your dealer to confirm whether your vehicle has an open recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2020 |