The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V231000·Announced 2021-01-04

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB vehicles recalled for potentially detaching tailgate spoilers

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG and 2020–2021 GLB250 vehicles because the side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect that could cause injury, but the source text describes only the potential for harm without reporting any actual injuries or crashes. This places it in the 'High' severity category under the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG vehicles and 2020–2021 GLB250 models. The side spoilers attached to the tailgate may not have been installed correctly during manufacturing, which could allow them to detach.

Detached spoilers present a road hazard that could increase the risk of a crash or injury to other drivers or passengers. The company has determined this condition warrants a safety recall.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a dealer appointment. Dealers will inspect and replace the side spoilers at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • detached-component
  • crash-risk
  • structural-defect
Affected units
5,215

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 (2)

  • AMG GLB35
  • GLB250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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