The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V405000·Announced 2021-05-28

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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