Vehicle recall 20V464000 · August 7, 2020
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
The windshield may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle, possibly allowing it to separate from the vehicle and affect the full protective function of the passenger's…
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 one 2020 GLE 450 vehicle. The windshield may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle, possibly allowing it to separate from the vehicle and affect the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- A separated windshield may reduce the effectiveness of the passenger air bag restraint system and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the windshield bonding and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080014.
- 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
- 20V464000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020080014
- Owner notification
- August 31, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion; Visibility › Windshield
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
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