NHTSA campaign 21V909000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V909000
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.
Reported 11/19/2021
What can happen
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: Wiring: Interior/under dash
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.