The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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