MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V909000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLE450 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-01-07 | 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021120004
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
