The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V078000·Announced 2022-02-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 GLB 250 Vehicles for Front Air Bag Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 GLB 250 vehicles because an incorrect front driver's air bag module may not restrain occupants or could detach during 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-critical component (air bag) that may fail to restrain occupants or detach, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect front driver's air bag module.

An incorrect air bag module may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. Additionally, the air bag module could detach from the steering wheel during deployment. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front driver's air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2022. 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
50

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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