tery

Other thread indicate that new 2021 53 no longer have active roll control 465 option anymore. At this point I am just going keep on driving it it and hopefully one day the noise will be gone. I am at 900km mileage now.

mycSH

I’m at 1300KM . I’ve been doing a lot of long distance driving due to covid19, afraid to take high speed rail.. dealer told me if the active ride control was the culprit, they would swap a new one in for me, I am just debating whether to let them take apart my new car.. any thoughts anyone?

tery

I personally went down to the car check every bolts before going to the dealer. If they willing to change out your Active ride way bar system that’s great. It’s fairly simple to access, 4 bolts on the subframe and the sway bar links only. Disconnect the wire to the electromagnetic looking thing that’s it.

Let me know how it goes, it’s good we share those info. My dealer also had another brand new 53 and he said both car making same noise, leads them to assume it’s normal. But told me to keep tracking

jurijvi

My dealer is struggling to find the problem. They are taking things apart and trying. So far no luck, it has been a week. I'm starting to ask for "B" plan, e.g. they take the car back and we order a new one....not 53.

jurijvi

Got a call from the dealer, they have ordered the electrical stabilizer system for both front and rear....

tery

Nice ! Please let me know how it turns out maybe they can issue re call bulletin.

tstexpert

HI, just to clarify. Is this "electrical stabilizer system for both front and rear" a part of "465 - AMG Active Ride Control" ? Thanks.

jurijvi

I don't know, but I do have the AMG active ride control.

mycSH

Keep us posted!

GregW / Oregon

I would assume its one in the same. My '12 ML had Active Curve as part of the Handling Package, which was the hydraulic version of this system.

"The AMG-specific dynamics configuration is greatly enhanced by the active roll stabilization system ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL with 48-volt power. This system precisely compensates for changes in vehicle movement. This ensures that even in sporty situations near the limits, the handling remains precisely controllable and extremely direct. The system uses two independently operating, electromechanical actuators at the front and rear axles, each with an integrated planetary gear. The stabilization system not only reduces body roll when cornering, but also allows for more precise tuning of the cornering and load cycle properties. In addition, it increases ride comfort when driving in a straight line, through balancing out one-sided road bumps, for example. Body movements can be actively adapted to the driving status, which intensifies the driving experience.

Another benefit compared with the usual hydraulic-based systems is a significantly faster response. The AMG control system can adapt the driving status to the conditions in a matter of milliseconds."

jurijvi

here's a video for reference of what kind of noise is heard in the cabin.

mycSH

Yup that’s what I hear as well.. haven’t taken it in for them diagnose yet, I’m assuming parts will be slow acquire with the outbreak spreading throughout the world.. gonna wait Til everything settles down a bit. Keep us posted!!

GregW / Oregon

That's bad - would drive me crazy! E-ABC is not noisy.

jurijvi

it drove us crazy, let's see if they'll fix it...

tstexpert

OMG. Is this that noise produced by "465 - AMG Active Ride Control" with electro-mechanical means to stabilize the roll on GLE 53?

mycSH

mine is no where near as bad as that though.. maybe 50% less?

tery

Mine is about 50% of your noise also. But on the front

jurijvi

even at 50% would **** me off....

tery

when will the parts arrive ? Hopefully there is not part shortage.

jurijvi

No clue, dealer said they've ordered the parts last week. I've seen few people reporting the issue, maybe there's a design flaw in the system, I wonder if there's a version 2 so to speak.

mycSH

let us know if the swap helps!! If so i will go do it soon

anbr

Hey, guys! any news? Still noise in cabin?.. Is that bad not to buy a gle53?

jurijvi

Hello all,

some good news. I got the car back. They replaced the rear actuator, the front one is on order (unknown delivery date due to disrupted supply chain). It is sooo much better now.
Having tons of fun driving on Swiss alps roads

Some relief from cabin fever..

tery

That’s great to hear. Did you talk to your dealer maybe they can notify MB so might do a re call or investigation on the unit.

I love the active roll control also

jurijvi

According to the dealer they have to notify all interventions on new models such this....