CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB250 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) unit may be damaged, which can result in disabled anti-lock brakes (ABS), disabled electronic stability control (ESC), and an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- Disabled anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash or injury. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ESP unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090009.
- 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
A damaged Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit can disable the anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC), and can cause an electrical short circuit.
With ABS and ESC disabled, the risk of a crash or injury increases, and the electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. If you own a 2021 GLB 250, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 if you have questions.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the ESP unit at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2021 |
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