Mercedes-benz Gle550e recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 18, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Mercedes-benz Gle550e

Recall number

17V828000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 64 units

Why it was recalled

Applying incorrectly sized tires to the vehicle will affect the speedometer reading, which can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes GLE 550e 4MATIC vehicles. The tire pressure label on the B-pillar lists incorrect seating capacity and front and rear tire dimension information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FVMSS) number 101, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tire pressure label, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.