NHTSA recall campaign
21V909000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLCReported2021-11-19Affected17 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →