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MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-09-14

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD Installation of the Heat Shield

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-09-14
Manufacturer	MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Models affected	GLE
Units affected	98
Defect	Installation of the Heat Shield \| Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain GLE (167 platform) vehicles with OM654 and hybrid drive a heat shield in the firewall area might not be installed according to specification.
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the heat shield and the fuel line on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
Recall number	R/2026/326
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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