Mercedes-Benz has recalled just 164 examples of its GLE SUV from model years 2021 and 2022 because of a wiring�
Mercedes-Benz has recalled just 164 examples of its GLE SUV from model years 2021 and 2022 because of a wiring problem that could trigger a fire.
Mercedes tells federal safety officials, �A 12-volt ground connection under the driver seat may not be secured properly, resulting in the ground connection overheating.�
The recall affects such a small number of vehicles because it wasn�t created on the assembly line. Mercedes pulls a small number of cars off the line for quality assurance inspection and reassembly. During this process, Mercedes has determined that �one individual reworker incorrectly performed the rework task� of reinstalling the connection in question.
Mercedes is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue.
Dealers will �check the bolt torque for the ground connection on the affected vehicles and rework it, if necessary,� Mercedes says.
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