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Safety Recall: 21V909000

21V909000 Reported: 11/19/2021 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

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Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected Vehicles