Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- Component
- Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 466
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-02-16
- Owners notified
- 2024-04-05
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE350, GLE450, AMG GLE53, and AMG GLE53 Coupe vehicles. The accelerator pedal module bracket may have been improperly welded, which can result in the bracket breaking or detaching.
Safety risk
A broken or detached accelerator pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030009.