2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 recall: interior/under dash
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall on November 19, 2021. It covers about 17 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17
- reported
- Nov 19, 2021
- owners notified
- Jan 7, 2022
- related complaints
- 18
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 21V909000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 21V909000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle53 and Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 interior/under dash?
Yes. Recall 21V909000, reported on November 19, 2021, covers about 17 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V909000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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