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Mercedes-Benz recall 2021030004

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2021030004. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V071000 on Feb 12, 2021: electronic stability control (esc) on the 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 41,838 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V0710002020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz modelElectronic Stability Control (Esc)Feb 12, 202141,838minor
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLE450, GLE350, and 2020 GLS450, GLE580, GLS580 vehicles. During certain evasive driving maneuvers, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) software may apply torque to one of the front wheels, pulling the vehicle to one side. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk If the vehicle unexpectedly pulls to one side during an evasive maneuver, it can increase the risk of a crash. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESP software, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030004.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V071000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2021030004 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V071000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2021030004 the same recall as 21V071000?

Yes. 2021030004 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 21V071000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2021030004 cover?

2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 41,838 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2021030004 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.