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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Recall 21V056: Left Reverse Light May Stay On in Other Gears

NHTSA campaign 21V056, reported February 5, 2021, 8,199 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The lighting control unit in certain 2020 GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles may malfunction, causing the left exterior reverse light to stay lit after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This means the vehicle does not meet federal lighting safety standards.

A reverse light that stays on while you are driving forward or in another gear can confuse other motorists about what you intend to do, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz will replace the lighting control unit free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. If you have questions, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2022050004, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V056Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050004.
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