Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V231000

Structure: body: tailgate

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-04-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V231000

Structure: body: tailgate

Component
Structure: body: tailgate
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,215
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-01
Owners notified
2021-07-02

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG, and 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.

Safety risk

Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050009.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB352021
Mercedes-Benz GLB 2502021 2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.