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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain GLA250 vehicles. The ground connection for the front passenger air bag may not be mounted properly, which could result in an inadvertent deployment.
- Risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury for an occupant in the front passenger seat, and increase the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ground connection for the passenger air bag and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020037.
- 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
A ground connection for the front passenger airbag may not be mounted properly. If it is loose or misplaced, the airbag could deploy without a crash.
An unexpected airbag deployment can injure a passenger sitting in the front passenger seat and can also raise the chance of a vehicle crash. Owners should take this seriously even if the vehicle seems to be working normally.
The manufacturer will notify owners by mail. Dealers will inspect the passenger airbag ground connection and correct it if needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | 2021 |
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