The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V404000·Announced 2021-05-28

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLB 250 for Side Air Bag Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because side curtain air bags may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 safety component (air bags) that may fail to deploy, creating a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the side curtain air bags may not deploy properly during a crash.

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury to occupants. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2020 model year GLB 250.

Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 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 — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • GLB 250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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