Vehicle recall 17V506000 · August 14, 2017
2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GLE43 Coupe, and 2017 AMG GLE43 vehicles. The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
- Consequence
- If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge. The recall begin September 18, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V506000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2017090005
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,322
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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