Vehicle recall 21V526000 · July 12, 2021
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
The accessory power outlet for the second-row seating may have excessive voltage due to an incorrect voltage converter socket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Excessive voltage through the accessory power outlet to a connected device can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V526000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 12, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021080005
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,690
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Connectors/plugs › Accesory power outlet/jack/port/usb/sae/cigarette lighter
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2020): 2020
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