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- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit software may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger air bag properly.
- Risk
- Air bags and seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 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.
What this recall means for you
The air bag control unit software in certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 vehicles may not activate the front seat belts and front passenger air bag properly in a crash.
Air bags and seat belts that do not function as designed can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should not ignore this recall, even if the vehicle seems to drive normally.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the air bag control unit software at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. 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 GLB 250 | 2020 |
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