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NHTSA Recall #20V628000 — MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class AIR BAGS

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ID: #20V628000 MFR: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100010.
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What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk if unfixed

In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100010.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V628000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW recall for the 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-Class? (Campaign #20V628000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100010.