Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35, GLB 250: Side/window

Date

Nov. 5, 2021

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 (2021); Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2021)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

46

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 21, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

2021110014

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

226

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Window Airbag Driver · Window Airbag Driver · A2478604400; Window Airbag Driver · Window Airbag Driver · A2478605500

Recall number

21V860000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.