Recall
Mercedes-Benz Gle450 — 16V440000
NHTSA ID
16V440000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Gle450
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-06-15
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
5,826
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe vehicles manufactured December 10, 2014, to June 6, 2016. An error within the engine control unit (ECU) software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the ECO start/stop function.
Consequence
If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began August 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.