Mercedes-Benz engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver brakes to a stop, or accelerates following an ECO start.
If the engine shuts down, there is increased the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-506.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016–2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class |
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