Electrical systemRecall 21V-403 · 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-403 covers 5,680 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V403000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. Water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells, potentially damaging certain electrical components. This may result in the instrument cluster going blank, an engine stall while driving, or the vehicle may not start.
The risk
Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will seal the vehicle body in the wheel well area and inspect the front foot wells for water intrusion, repairing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070009.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.