The attachment plate of the accelerator pedal unit might bend, causing the accelerator pedal to detach from the vehicle body. This can cause the accelerator pedal to remain depressed, to prevent kickdown or to obstruct the brake pedal, increasing the risk of accident and injury.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 3 and 17 May 2023.
Mercedes recall code: 2990005
Affected models: GLE
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 882
Source: Rapex Alert 10/2024 A12/00575/24