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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
- Risk
- A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.
- 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
Certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, and AMG GLE53 vehicles may have an accelerator pedal module bracket that was improperly welded. The bracket can break or detach, which can affect the accelerator pedal and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
If you own one of these vehicles, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2024030009.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this repair applies to your car, and schedule the free repair with a dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2024 |