If the reverse light remains illuminated in a gear other than reverse, it may cause confusion about the driver's intention to other motorists, and increase the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 and GLE450 vehicles. The lighting control unit may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted into a different gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Actions

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lighting control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022050004.

Documents (10)

• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign Initial Notification Replace Lighting Control Unit MY20 167 (GLE-Class)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 4
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 5-03/15/2022

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