NHTSA safety recall

Recall 22V936000 · manufacturer campaign 2022120016

Steering › Critical Fasteners — Mercedes-benz · reported 16 Dec 2022 · 69 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

The risk

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.

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.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA campaign
22V936000
Manufacturer campaign
2022120016
Filed by
Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report received
16 Dec 2022
Owners notified
27 Jan 2023
Potentially affected
69

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle53 2022 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle63 2021 Mercedes-benz Gle 350 2022 Mercedes-benz Gle 350 2021 Mercedes-benz Gle 450 2022 Mercedes-benz Gle 450 2022 Mercedes-benz Gls 450 4matic

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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