NHTSA : 21V909000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.