Vehicles Affected: Approximately 12,300 model-year 2016-17 Mercedes-AMG GLE43 coupe SUVs and model-year 2017 GLE43 SUVs
The Problem: The engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts that cause the engine to shut down while the driver brakes to a stop or accelerates following an Eco start, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission control unit software for free.
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