MERCEDES BENZ GLE450 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.