Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 450, GLE 350, GLE 450, and 2021 AMG GLE53 vehicles. The dashboard surface may not be properly secured to the base material.
What could happen
In the event of a crash where the passenger air bag deploys, an unsecured dashboard could impair the inflation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the dashboard, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer serviced at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030003.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle53 2021
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Gls 450 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V057000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 5, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard
- Maker's own recall number
- 2021030003
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Sep 27, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Mar 15, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Vehicle speed control Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.