Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V288000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V288000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2021 amg gle 53, 2020 gle350, gle450, gle580, gls450, and gls580 vehicles Includes 6,331 affected units, Water Intrusion from AC Drain Hose May Cause Short, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 amg gle 53, 2020 gle350, gle450, gle580, gls450, and gls580 vehicles

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 amg gle 53, 2020 gle350, gle450, gle580, gls450, and gls580 vehicles. the air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 4, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040024.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V288000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2021-04-23T00:00:00
Subject: Water intrusion from ac drain hose may cause short
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 6,331

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2021040024
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 amg gle 53, 2020 gle350, gle450, gle580, gls450, and gls580 vehicles. the air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment.
Consequence Summary: Water intrusion into the driver and passenger side foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, increasing the risk of fire. in addition, the emergency call (ecall) feature may be disabled and the doors may not unlock, increasing the risk of injury. also, the engine may not start or may enter a limp-home mode, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and correct the air conditioner drain hoses, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 4, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040024.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.51

Metadata

SID: row-dbbz_ntah~wipb
NHTSA ID: 21V288000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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