Recall 22V-955
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2017 to 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 and 11 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module); Fuel system, diesel (delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-955
- Reported
- December 23, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 348,183 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
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
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 2017 to 2019
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 2016 to 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 2012 to 2015
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2016 to 2018
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 2016 to 2019
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 2016
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E 2016 to 2018
- Mercedes-Benz GLE300D 2016
- Mercedes-Benz ML250 2015
- Mercedes-Benz ML350 2012 to 2015
- Mercedes-Benz ML400 2015
- Mercedes-Benz ML550 2012 to 2014