MERCEDES BENZ GLB250 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V526000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLB250 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-03 2021-07-12 2021-07-13

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021080005

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1690

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.

Consequence

Excessive voltage through the accessory power outlet to a connected device can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the voltage converter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021080005.

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.