Vehicle recall 20V329000 · June 5, 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, GLS 580 4MATIC and 1 more model
The sealing of the piston assembly in the front struts and rear shock absorbers may leak and fail prematurely.
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 2020 GLE450, GLS450, and GLS580 vehicles. The sealing of the piston assembly in the front struts and rear shock absorbers may leak and fail prematurely.
- Consequence
- Premature wear of the front struts and rear shock absorbers can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front strut assemblies and rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020090001.
- 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
- 20V329000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020090001
- Owner notification
- October 20, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber; Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
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 GLE 450 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLS450 (2020): 2020
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