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Mercedes-Benz recall 2020100015/6

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2020100015/6. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V626000 on Oct 9, 2020: electrical system on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 12,799 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V6260002020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz modelElectrical SystemOct 9, 202012,799high
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE 350, GLE 450, GLE 580, GLS 450, GLS 580 vehicles equipped with an optional illuminated Mercedes-Benz star logo in the front grill. The star logo's electrical ground connection may not be installed properly, potentially affecting the function of other components that share the same ground connection, such as the power steering control unit, wiper motor, and/or the left headlight. Risk If the power steering, wiper motor, or left headlight malfunction there could be an increased risk of a crash. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100015/6.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V626000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2020100015/6 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V626000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2020100015/6 the same recall as 20V626000?

Yes. 2020100015/6 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 20V626000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2020100015/6 cover?

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 12,799 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2020100015/6 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.