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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Recall 21V405: Passenger Front Airbag May Tear or Fail to Deploy Properly

NHTSA campaign 21V405, reported May 28, 2021, 17 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The front passenger airbag inflator and cushion may not be attached properly inside the airbag module. During deployment in a crash, the airbag cushion could tear, so the airbag may not work as intended.

An airbag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury to the front passenger. If you own this vehicle, do not ignore the notice.

Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the front passenger airbag module free of charge. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2021060011. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V405Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator and cushion may be improperly attached inside the air bag module, which could result in the air bag cushion tearing upon deployment.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021060011.
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