Is your Benz among the 323,000 recalled by Mercedes over a possible stalling problem?
The company with the slogan “The Best or Nothing” is recalling 323,963 cars and SUVs because water damage can leave Mercedes-Benz drivers with a whole lot of nothing from the engine.
Here’s what you need to know.
What’s the problem?
As explained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.”
Which Mercedes models are affected?
▪ 2012-2014 ML550
▪ 2012-2015 ML350
▪ 2012-2015 AMG ML63
▪ 2015 ML250
▪ 2015 ML400
▪ 2016 GLE450
▪ 2016 GLE300
▪ 2016-2018 GLE350
▪ 2016-18 GLE550
▪ 2016-2019 GLE400
▪ 2017-2019 AMG GLE43
▪ 2016-2020 AMG GLE63
What should you do?
Roll your Mercedes to a dealership’s service department, where service staff will inspect for water intrusion, install a water drain plug and a replace the fuel pump, if necessary. The service will be free.
For more questions, call Mercedes at 800-367-6372.
This story was originally published January 5, 2023 at 12:36 PM with the headline "Is your Benz among the 323,000 recalled by Mercedes over a possible stalling problem?."
