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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Recall 20V226: Seat Wiring Can Pinch, Disabling Side Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 20V226, reported April 22, 2020, 120 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A wiring harness under the electrically adjustable second-row seat may get pinched when the seat is moved, which can damage the wires. Damaged wires may stop the rear side air bags from deploying as intended. The driver may also not be warned if the second-row right seat is not locked in place after using the Easy Entry function. Either problem can raise the risk of injury in a crash.

Dealers will inspect the wiring harness, reroute it if needed, and repair any wire damage at no cost to you. Mercedes-Benz USA will also notify owners directly. You can call MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with questions, and the recall number is 2020050009.

Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V226Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles equipped with an electrically adjustable second-row seat. The wiring harness under the seat may become pinched during seat adjustment, possibly causing damage to the wires.
Risk
Damaged wires may cause the rear side air bags to not deploy as intended. Additionally, the driver may not be warned if the second row right seat is not locked into place correctly after using the "Easy Entry" function. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness as necessary, and repair any wire damage, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020050009.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020