NHTSA recall 21V539000
Power Train · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder diesel engines. The incorrect type of transmission fluid filter and overflow pipe may have been installed during a service repair, which could result in a transmission fluid leak or control module failure.
Why it matters: A transmission fluid leak can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a transmission control module failure could result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the overflow pipe and transmission fluid filter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Mercedes-Benz Glk250.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V539000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.