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SevereNHTSA·20V246000·Announced 2020-05-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLB 250 for Water Intrusion Electrical Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because water entering the foot wells may damage electrical components, causing the instrument cluster to go blank or the engine to stall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (water intrusion) that can cause an engine stall while driving, which the source text explicitly states can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles due to a defect where water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells. This water intrusion can potentially damage certain electrical components within the vehicle.

The damage to these components may result in the instrument cluster going blank or an engine stall while driving without the ability to restart the vehicle. Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The recall began on July 31, 2020. 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GLB 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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