NHTSA Recall 20V627000: Driveshaft (power train)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V627000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2020100020 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | October 9, 2020 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350 vehicles. The connection of the locking ring between the front and rear part of the drive shaft might not have been installed correctly, possibly resulting in a loss of power transfer between the transfer case and the rear axle differential.
Safety risk
If the transfer case disconnects from the rear axle differential the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired in December 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100020.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V627000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.