Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, GLE 450: Inflator module

Date

June 14, 2019

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2020); Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2020)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. In the event of a crash while the temperature in the passenger cabin is very high, the passenger frontal air bag deployment may be delayed or may not completely deploy.

Potentially affected

11

What can happen

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has notified dealers. All affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019070011.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 14, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

2019070011

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V458000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.