MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 (2020): Electrical system
Recall 21V526000 · Jul 12, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
1,690
vehicles affected
1,690
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V526000
- Date
- Jul 12, 2021
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,690
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Connectors/plugs > Accesory power outlet/jack/port/USB/sae/cigarette lighter
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.
What can happen
Excessive voltage through the accessory power outlet to a connected device can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the voltage converter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021080005.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GLB 250 | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V526000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2020), about 1,690 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V526000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the voltage converter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021080005.
What can happen?
Excessive voltage through the accessory power outlet to a connected device can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.