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Recall 17V-506

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2016 to 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43: Electrical system (software); Engine and engine cooling (engine).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-506
Reported
August 14, 2017
Vehicles affected
12,322 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.

The risk

If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles