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SevereNHTSA·22V679000·Announced 2022-09-12

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 GLB 250 Vehicles Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 GLB 250 vehicles because a damaged Electronic Stability Program unit may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of fire.

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 (electrical short circuit) that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) unit, which may be damaged. This damage can result in disabled anti-lock brakes (ABS), disabled electronic stability control (ESC), and an electrical short circuit.

The disabled safety systems can increase the risk of a crash or injury, while the electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or visit a dealer to have the ESP unit replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2022.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
4

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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