Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V057000

Structure: interior panels: dashboard

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-02-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V057000

Structure: interior panels: dashboard

Component
Structure: interior panels: dashboard
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-05
Owners notified
2021-04-16

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer serviced at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030003.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE532021
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502020
Mercedes-Benz GLS 4502020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.