More than 20,000 Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE cars under recall over fuel pump fault

Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 20,000 of its vehicles after a fault was identified with water getting into the fuel pump control unit.

The problem affects 18,331 ML and GLE models from 2012-2018 and 3036 GLE Coupes from 2015-2023.

According to the Department for Infrastructure, which issued the recall notice, due to a manufacturing defect, water could come into contact with the fuel pump control unit – which could impair the fuel supply to the engine and result in a loss of power whilst driving.

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A loss of power while driving could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road user and bystanders, it adds.

Owners of affected vehicles can contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.

Mercedes can be contacted on 1300 300 896 or via email at customerassistancecentre@mercedes-benz.com, or alternatively dealer locations and contact details can be found here.

A list of VINs is available here for the ML and GLE and here for the GLE Coupe.