Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: Potential oil leak from transmission oil cooler lines
- What's wrong
- It has been determined that it is possible that the connectors for the transmission oil cooler lines were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. As a result the transmission oil cooler lines could work loose while driving and transmission oil could leak out. Because…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Check the transmission oil cooler lines and replace them if necessary
What’s wrong
It has been determined that it is possible that the connectors for the transmission oil cooler lines were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. As a result the transmission oil cooler lines could work loose while driving and transmission oil could leak out. Because of a deviation in the supplier�s production process it is possible that the connectors on transmission oil cooler lines from two specific batches were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. In this case the vehicle could possibly lose propulsion due to oil loss in the transmission. The escaping oil could get onto the roadway thus increasing the risk of an accident for following traffic. Also it cannot be excluded that escaping transmission oil could come into contact with hot component parts of the exhaust system and ignite
The fix
Check the transmission oil cooler lines and replace them if necessary
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | 1 Mar 2017 | 31 May 2017 | 71 |
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 1 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.