NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10217144: 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle43

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

NHTSA service bulletin 10217144 summary graphic for 2021 Mercedes-benz Amg Gle43
10217144NHTSA document ID
Service campaigncommunication type
8affected 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, has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2021 GLE-Class (167 platform) vehicles, the SCN coding of the ESP control unit may not correspond to the current production specification. It is possible that no live data of the ESP control unit is sent to the OBD. What Were Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will perform SCN coding in the electronic stability program control unit.

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 Gle432021Ask 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 Gle632021Ask 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-benzGle 3502021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 350 E2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 4502021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 5802021Ask 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 10217144?

Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (MY) 2021 GLE-Class (167 platform) vehicles, the SCN coding of the ESP control unit may not correspond to the current production specification. It is possible that no live data of the ESP control unit is sent to the OBD. What Were Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will.

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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