NHTSA Campaign 21V403000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported May 28, 2021 · 5,680 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 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, an engine stall while driving, or the vehicle may not start.

Consequence

Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070009.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 2020 5,680

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V403000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.