NHTSA recall 21V860000
Air bags › Side/window
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 and 1 more
Reported Nov 5, 202146 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLCMaker’s number 2021110014
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."
The risk
The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.