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2012–2020 Mercedes-Benz ML350, ML550, ML250 and more recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module

NHTSA campaign 22V-955 · December 23, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
22V955000
Reported
December 23, 2022
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Part
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module
Vehicles affected
About 348,183

What is wrong

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 risk

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE43 (2017, 2018, 2019); Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE63 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Mercedes-Benz Amg ML63 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015); Mercedes-Benz GLE300D (2016); Mercedes-Benz GLE350 (2016, 2017); Mercedes-Benz GLE400 (2016, 2017); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.