NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10217142: 2020, 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle43

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10217142 summary graphic for 2020, 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle43
10217142NHTSA document ID
Service campaigncommunication type
16affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2020-2021 GLE-Class and GLS-Class (167 platform) vehicles equipped with Michelin-branded tires, the maximum tire pressure shown on the B-pillar vehicle placard, may be higher than what is permitted by the manufacturer. Michelin states a maximum tire pressure of 300 kPa (44 PSI) for the originally supplied rear tires. The vehicle placard may list tire pressure at 320 kPA (47 psi), however, operation of the tires with a tire pressure as specified has no effect and will not lead to any impairment of the handling characteristics. What Were Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check and replace the B-Pillar vehicle placard, if necessary.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle432020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle532021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle632020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gle63 S2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gls632020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Gls63s2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 3502020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 350 E2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 4502020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 5802020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls 4502020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls 5802020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls4502021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGls5802021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzMaybach Gls6002021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-maybachGls 6002021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10217142?

Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2020-2021 GLE-Class and GLS-Class (167 platform) vehicles equipped with Michelin-branded tires, the maximum tire pressure shown on the B-pillar vehicle placard, may be higher than what is permitted by the manufacturer. Michelin states a maximum tire pressure of 300 kPa (44 PSI) for the originally supplied rear.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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