Mercedes-Benz GLE recalled

Almost 1000 examples of the popular Mercedes-Benz GLE have been recalled due to a fire risk.

According to a recall notice posted to the ACCC’s Product Safety Australia website last night, the drain hoses of the air-conditioning system may not have been correctly installed, causing condensation to leak into the vehicle’s cabin.

“Various electrical components may not function correctly and the risk of fire caused by a short circuit could increase,” said Mercedes-Benz.

“The automatic emergency call (eCall) may fail and it may not be possible to unlock and/or start the vehicle, or to activate engine limp-home mode. This would increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.”

The recall involves 993 units of the new-generation (MY19-20) large luxury SUV sold between September 9, 2019 (when the new GLE was launched in Australia) and July 29, 2020.

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Separately, 61 examples of the smaller (but still seven-seat) Mercedes-Benz GLB were also recalled late yesterday, this time to reaffix side spoilers that may not be currently mounted on the tailgate.

“A side spoiler may detach from the vehicle whilst it is being driven,” said Mercedes. “This would increase the risk of a accident causing injury or death of other road users.”

This recall affects MY20 and MY21 versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLB sold between May 4, 2020 (when the new GLB was released in Australia) and March 2, 2021.

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In both cases, Mercedes-Benz says it will contact affected owners to make arrangements with their nearest authorised dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.