Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2020/139: The Wiring Harness Under The Right Seat Of The Second Seat Row May Not Be Routed Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 116
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2014
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 15 January 2019 and 13 December 2019. The wiring harness under the right seat of the second seat row might not be routed according to specification. The dealer will check the routing of the wiring harness correct it if necessary and repair any potentially existing damages on the wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring harness under the right seat of the second seat row might not be routed according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE RIGHT SEAT OF THE SECOND SEAT ROW MAY NOT BE ROUTED CORRECTLY Defect: The wiring harness under the right seat of the second seat row might not be routed according to specification. Remedy: Check the routing of the wiring harness correct it if necessary and repair any potentially existing damages on the wiring harness.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the wiring harness under the right seat of the second seat row may not be routed correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the routing of the wiring harness correct it if necessary and repair any potentially existing damages on the wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 15 January 2019 and 13 December 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 116 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2014 or the DVSA reference R/2020/139. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2020/139, launched 21 July 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.