Engine stall from water intrusion into vehicle
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ml550, 2012-2015 ml350, amg ml63, 2015 ml250, ml400, 2016 gle450, gle300, 2016-2018 gle350, gle550, 2016-2019 gle400, 2017-2019 amg gle43, and 2016-2020 amg gle63 vehicles. water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 15, 2023. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
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FAQ: Recall 22V955000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V955000?
NHTSA recall 22V955000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 23, 2022. It addresses: Engine stall from water intrusion into vehicle. The recall affects approximately 348,183 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Diesel component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V955000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2023010002 & ...0003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.