Vehicle recall 21V909000 · November 19, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 and GLE 450
In the passenger-side footwell, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.
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 2021 GLE450 and AMG GLE53 vehicles. In the passenger-side footwell, the ground connection bolts for the electric heater may be improperly tightened.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V909000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021120004
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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 AMG GLE53 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (2021): 2021
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