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NHTSA Recall 22V936000: Critical fasteners (steering)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53.

69
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2023
owners notified (January 27)
NHTSA campaign22V936000
Manufacturer campaign2022120016
ComponentSTEERING › CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report receivedDecember 16, 2022
Owner notificationJanuary 27, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V936000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE532022
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE632022
Mercedes-Benz GLE 3502021, 2022
Mercedes-Benz GLE 4502021, 2022
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC2022

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.