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NHTSARecalled May 28, 2021 · #21V403000

Water Intrusion into Front Wheel Wells

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. Water may enter through the wheel well area into the front occupant foot wells, potentially damaging certain electrical components. This may result in the instrument cluster going blank, an engine stall while driving, or the vehicle may not start. Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Water Intrusion into Front Wheel Wells
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will seal the vehicle body in the wheel well area and inspect the front foot wells for water intrusion, repairing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070009.

View the official CPSC notice