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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100010.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 vehicles, the window airbag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, which can affect how it performs. These vehicles do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226, which covers ejection mitigation.
If the window airbag deploys in a crash, its catch strap could disconnect. That increases the risk of injury to occupants.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners. Dealers will check how the window airbag is mounted and correct it if needed, at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2020100010.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020 |
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