Water intrusion into front wheel wells
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 glb 250 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, or an engine stall while driving without the ability to restart the vehicle.
Safety Consequence
Either a blank instrument cluster display or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and 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. the recall began july 31, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020070009.
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FAQ: Recall 20V246000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V246000?
NHTSA recall 20V246000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on May 1, 2020. It addresses: Water intrusion into front wheel wells. The recall affects approximately 26 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2020070009. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.