Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 GLA 250 for Air Bag Ground Connection Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 GLA 250 vehicles because the front passenger air bag ground connection may be improperly mounted, risking inadvertent deployment.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed incidents.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 GLA 250 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the ground connection for the front passenger air bag may not be mounted properly. This issue could result in the air bag deploying inadvertently.
Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury for an occupant in the front passenger seat and increase the possibility of a vehicle crash. The recall began on March 26, 2021.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ground connection for the passenger air bag and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020037. 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.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 36
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)
- GLA 250
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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