2020-21 Mercedes-Benz GLB and 2019-20 GLE SUVs recalled 

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall for 61 examples of its GLB SUV built between 2020 and 2021 and 993 examples of its large-size GLE SUV built between 2019 and 2020 due to both vehicles being affected by manufacturing faults.

According to Mercedes, the affected GLB models have side spoilers at the tailgate that may not have been mounted correctly.

This could lead the side spoiler of the seven-seater SUV to detach while being driven in normal situations.

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As for the larger GLE, Mercedes has identified that the drain hoses of the air-conditioning system may not be installed correctly.

The German marque says this could lead to condensation build-up in the SUV’s cabin, which could cause several electric components to malfunction.

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If a malfunction does occur, affected GLEs may not be able to make an automatic emergency call (eCall) in the event of an accident.

The manufacturing fault may also mean the vehicle cannot be unlocked or started, and it could also affect the car’s limp-home mode.

The build-up of moisture on electrical componentry could lead to a short circuit occurring too, which in turn could cause a fire.

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Mercedes-Benz Australia is asking affected owners to contact their preferred authorised dealer and schedule an appointment to remedy the faults as soon as possible.

The carmaker has also provided a list of the affected vehicles’ VINs. For GLB, click here, and for GLE, click here.