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NHTSA Recall 22V679000: Electronic stability control (esc): control module

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

4
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (October 28)
NHTSA campaign22V679000
Manufacturer campaign2022090009
ComponentELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) › CONTROL MODULE
Report receivedSeptember 12, 2022
Owner notificationOctober 28, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB250 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) unit may be damaged, which can result in disabled anti-lock brakes (ABS), disabled electronic stability control (ESC), and an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

Disabled anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash or injury. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ESP unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090009.

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 22V679000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz GLB 2502021

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.