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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class STEERING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #17V241000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
Risk if Unfixed
If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Other MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class 2016 Recalls

SUSPENSION
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
STRUCTURE
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
COMMUNICATION
1 recall

Other MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class Years

2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
3 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
7 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM recall for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class? (Campaign #17V241000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit. If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.