CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. Water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells, potentially damaging certain electrical components. This may result in the instrument cluster going blank, or an engine stall while driving without the ability to restart the vehicle.
- Risk
- Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will seal the vehicle body in the wheel well area and inspect the front foot wells for water intrusion, repairing as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070009.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Water can get in through the wheel well area and into the front footwells of this vehicle. That water may damage electrical components, which can cause the instrument cluster to go blank or the engine to stall while driving, with no ability to restart. Either problem can increase the risk of a crash.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will seal the vehicle body in the wheel well area and inspect the front footwells for water intrusion, repairing anything found. The repair is free of charge. Owners who want more information can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2020070009.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website or through a dealer to confirm whether your vehicle is affected and the repair has not yet been completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020 |
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