NHTSA Recall 21V909000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V909000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2021120004 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Report received | November 19, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 7, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Loose ground connection bolts on the electric heater may cause the wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V909000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.