Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLB 250 Vehicles for Air Bag Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because the front passenger air bag may tear upon deployment, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air bag system that could result in injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The defect involves the front passenger air bag inflator and cushion, which may be improperly attached inside the air bag module. This improper attachment could result in the air bag cushion tearing upon deployment.
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 2020 model year GLB 250 vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 16, 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 Bag
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 17
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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