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- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
- Risk
- An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Water can collect in the spare tire well of certain Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE SUVs, from roughly 2012 to 2020 model years. Over time, that water may damage the fuel pump control unit, which can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is being driven.
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash, especially at speed or in heavy traffic. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and watch for any signs of water in the spare tire area.
The repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit if needed. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall numbers 2023010002 and 2023010003.
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