Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V123000

Tires

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-02-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V123000

Tires

Component
Tires
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,529
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-26
Owners notified
2021-04-23

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLE350, GLE43 AMG, and GLE400 vehicles equipped with Continental tires. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Safety risk

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030008.

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

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE432018
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502018
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4002018

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.