The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V232000·Announced 2021-04-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLB 250 Vehicles for Wheel Arch Cover Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020-2021 GLB 250 vehicles because front wheel arch covers may detach, creating a road hazard.

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 where detached parts can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury, but no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLB 250 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.

Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the front wheel arch covers and correct them as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. 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 Component
Hazard
Affected units
2,362

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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