The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V639000·Announced 2021-08-13

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

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLB 250 vehicles because air bag control software may prevent front seat belts and air bags from activating properly in a crash.

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 restraint system defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles due to a defect in the air bag control unit software. In the event of a crash, this software issue may prevent the front seat belts and front passenger air bag from activating properly.

The recall affects 66 vehicles. Air bags and seat belts that do not function as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021.

Dealers will update the air bag control unit software free of charge. 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 / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
66

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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