Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V639000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-08-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V639000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
66
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-13
Owners notified
2021-09-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Air bags and seat belts that do not function properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz GLB 2502020

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.