The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Side/Window

Date Announced

NOV 05, 2021

Vehicles Affected

46

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2021110014

NHTSA Campaign #

21V860000

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - December 22, 2021
• Recall 573 Report - December 22, 2021
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Mounting of the Window Airbag MY21 GLB-Class (247 platform): November 12, 2021
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Launch Notification Rework Mounting of the Window Airbag MY21 GLB-Class (247 platform): December 10, 2021
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1