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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 and AMG GLB 35 vehicles. The driver-side window air bag may not have been mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window air bag and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 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
Certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 and AMG GLB 35 vehicles may have a driver-side window airbag that was not mounted correctly to the lower area of the A-pillar. Because of this, the vehicles do not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226, which covers ejection mitigation.
If the driver-side window airbag is not mounted properly, it may not function as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners by mail. Authorized dealers will inspect the mounting of the driver-side window airbag and repair it if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed in December 2021. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2021 |