Worldwide, 1,058,481 Mercedes GLE and M-Class manufactured between 2011 and 2019 will have to go back to the workshop. Due to possible water ingress into the spare wheel recess and the resulting contact with the fuel pump control unit, this can lead to loss of propulsion. In Germany, 71,964 vehicles are affected by the recall.
The spare wheel recess will be checked in the workshop, and a water drainage grommet will be retrofitted. If necessary, the control unit of the fuel pump will be replaced. The recall is running under the KBA reference number “012420”, and the internal codes are “6490011, 6490012”.
Recall details
| Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model: | GLE, M-Class |
| Year of manufacture: | 2011 – 2019 |
| Production: | 2011 – 2019 |
| Extent: | 1,058,481 |
| Code: | 6490011, 6490012 |
Source: KBA 012420
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at “What the owner should do?”).