Two recalls in the same week for different issues have seen almost 7000 Mercedes Benz models recalled.
4837 GLE and GLS (model series 167) with a year range of 2019 to 2023 have been recalled due to a software issue in the transmission control module.
The transmission may not downshift under certain conditions and could result in a sudden loss of engine power.
A sudden loss of engine power increases the risk of an accident and injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest dealership to have the transmission software updated as soon as possible, free of charge.
1983 Certain, AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, CLE, EQE, EQS models from 2023 to 2024 have also been recalled due to defect affecting the fuse box.
Due to a manufacturing defect, vehicle management systems connected to the fuse box may fail. If this occurs, it may lead to a sudden loss of motive power and/or a vehicle fire.
A sudden loss of motive power whilst driving and/or a vehicle fire could increase the potential risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the fuse box replaced, free of charge.
