Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Install a water drain plug in the spare wheel well check for water infiltration and replace the fuel pump control unit if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could briefly come into contact with the fuel pump control unit impairing the fuel supply to the engine.
The fix
Install a water drain plug in the spare wheel well check for water infiltration and replace the fuel pump control unit if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | 8 Apr 2015 | 26 Jun 2019 | 3,777 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.