Mercedes-benz Recall 21V909000: Electrical System, Wiring, Interior/under Dash

NHTSA recall 21V909000 · announced November 19, 2021 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · 17 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLE450 and AMG GLE53 vehicles. In the passenger-side footwell, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.

The risk

Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will check the electric heater ground connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.