Its Shop Time Mondays: Mercedes-Benz SUVs Being Recalled For Stalling, While Lincoln SUVs Face Seat Belt Concerns

 

1. Engine Stall from Water Intrusion into Vehicle

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V955000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 323,963

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.

Remedy

Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2. Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V953000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 101,001

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.