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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Recall 21V404: Curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash

NHTSA campaign 21V404, reported May 28, 2021, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020 vehicles have side curtain airbags that may not deploy properly during a crash. Airbags that fail to deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a collision.

The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the side curtain airbags at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. If you have questions, you can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or by contacting a dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V404Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not deploy properly during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLB 2502020