The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550 E has 2 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump control unit that can be damaged by water pooling in the spare tire well, causing the engine to stall while driving.
The second recall involves the automatic crash notification system, which can send incorrect location data to emergency responders after a collision, potentially delaying help from reaching the right place.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can collect in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, potentially causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a water drain plug, check for water damage, and replace the fuel pump control unit if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
