Mercedes Benz Gle: Windscreen Wipers May Fail
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,062 GLE and GLE Coupe vehicles in the UK because windscreen wiper cabling may have been incorrectly routed, which could cause it to chafe and short circuit, making the wipers stop working. Mercedes-Benz will inspect the cabling on affected vehicles and either repair or replace it as needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ GLE, MERCEDES BENZ GLE COUPE. Units affected: 3,062
- Reason
- Cabling may have been incorrectly routed and the wiper linkage could chafe the cabling causing a short circuit. If this happens the wiper motor could become inoperative. Remedy: On affected vehicles check cabling. Either rework or replace cabling as required.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-12-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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