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SevereNHTSA·21V403000·Announced 2021-05-28

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLB 250 Vehicles for Water Intrusion Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because water may enter the foot wells, potentially causing electrical damage, engine stalls, or a blank instrument cluster.

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 vehicle defect (water intrusion) that can cause engine stalls or a blank instrument cluster, which the source text explicitly states can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

The defect may result in the instrument cluster going blank, an engine stall while driving, or the vehicle may not start. Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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 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
5,680

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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