Mercedes-Benz GLB 250: Frontal

Date

Feb. 11, 2022

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2021)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB 250 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect front driver's air bag module.

Potentially affected

50

What can happen

An incorrect air bag module may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. In addition, the air bag module could detach from the steering wheel during deployment. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front driver's air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2022. 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

March 25, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

2022030007

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Driver's Airbag · Driver's Airbag · A00086053009116; Driver's Airbag · Driver's Airbag · A00086071009116

Recall number

22V078000

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.