Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V089000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V089000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2020 cla250, cla250 4matic and cla35 amg 4matic, 2020-2021 gle350, gle350 4matic, gle450 4matic, gls450 4matic and gls580 4matic and 2021 gle53 amg coupe, gle63s amg 4matic, gls63 amg 4matic and maybach gls600 4matic vehicles Includes 2,101 affected units, Interior Switches May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 101, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020 cla250, cla250 4matic and cla35 amg 4matic, 2020-2021 gle350, gle350 4matic, gle450 4matic, gls450 4matic and gls580 4matic and 2021 gle53 amg coupe, gle63s amg 4matic, gls63 amg 4matic and maybach gls600 4matic vehicles

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 cla250, cla250 4matic and cla35 amg 4matic, 2020-2021 gle350, gle350 4matic, gle450 4matic, gls450 4matic and gls580 4matic and 2021 gle53 amg coupe, gle63s amg 4matic, gls63 amg 4matic and maybach gls600 4matic vehicles. the instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. the recall began march 31, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020030019.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V089000
Report Received Date: 2020-02-14T00:00:00
Subject: Interior switches may not illuminate/fmvss 101
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2020030019
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 cla250, cla250 4matic and cla35 amg 4matic, 2020-2021 gle350, gle350 4matic, gle450 4matic, gls450 4matic and gls580 4matic and 2021 gle53 amg coupe, gle63s amg 4matic, gls63 amg 4matic and maybach gls600 4matic vehicles. the instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches (switch bar, overhead control unit, steering wheel) if the hazard lights are turned on and the ignition switch is in the 'off' position. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence Summary: If the interior switches are not illuminated, they may be more difficult to find and operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. the recall began march 31, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020030019.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.67

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NHTSA ID: 20V089000
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Created At: 1742808662
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