| NHTSA Recall # | 108809 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V440000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLE450 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date of notification | 18/07/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 10/12/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 06/06/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/06/16 |
| Report created | 15/06/16 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 5826 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 gle450 amg 4matic coupe vehicles manufactured december 10, 2014, to june 6, 2016. An error within the engine control unit (ecu) software may allow the engine to shut-down while the vehicle is braking, possibly confusing the driver into thinking the shut-down was planned due to the eco start/stop function. |
| Consequence summary | If the engine shuts down unintentionally, there may be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. The recall began august 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |