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November 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V909000
Improperly Tightened Electric Heater Ground Bolts
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V909
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 17
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLE450 and AMG GLE53 vehicles. In the passenger-side footwell, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.
Remedy
Dealers will check the electric heater ground connection and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.