Mercedes Benz Gle: Engine May Stall/stop Unexpectedly
Mercedes Benz GLE Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 267 GLE vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the engine may stall unexpectedly when braking at low speeds and may not restart when the brake pedal is released. This could be mistaken for the vehicle's automatic stop/start feature, potentially creating a collision risk in traffic. The manufacturer will fix the issue by updating the vehicle's software.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ GLE. Units affected: 267
- Reason
- The engine may stop when braking from lower speeds right before the vehicle comes to a standstill. The concern might be interpreted by the driver as a planned engine stop as part of the automatic stop/start system and the engine will not restart after release of the brake pedal. Depending on traffic situation there could be an increased risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-06-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c8223d1c-bb46-4460-9f9e-36234003fb0c