NHTSA Recall 21V909000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2021-11-19. An estimated 17 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 2021120004
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.