Wiring: interior/under dashRecall 21V-909 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-909 covers 17 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a wiring: interior/under dash problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V909000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.