2021 Mercedes-Benz Glb 250: Electronic Stability Control (esc) recall
NHTSA campaign 22V679000 · 4 units potentially affected · filed Sep 12, 2022
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB250 vehicles. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) unit may be damaged, which can result in disabled anti-lock brakes (ABS), disabled electronic stability control (ESC), and an electrical short circuit.
Why it matters
Disabled anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash or injury. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ESP unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022090009.
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
- 22V679000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2022090009
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
- Units affected
- 4
- Report received
- Sep 12, 2022
- Owner letters
- Oct 28, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.