CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2021 vehicles, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater in the passenger-side footwell may not be properly tightened. Loose ground connections can cause the heater wiring to overheat.
Overheating wiring increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the issue checked promptly.
An authorized dealer will inspect the electric heater ground connection and repair it as needed at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 2021 |