The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V480000·Announced 2020-08-14

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLB 250 for Rear Spoiler Welding Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because the rear spoiler may not be welded correctly, posing a road hazard if it detaches.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (body/spoiler) where detachment creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles due to a defect in the rear spoiler above the tailgate. The spoiler may not have been welded correctly, which could result in parts of the spoiler detaching from the vehicle.

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 10,644 vehicles.

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Body / Exterior
Hazard
Affected units
10,644

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GLB 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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