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Mercedes-Benz GLB tailgate spoilers may come off

NHTSA campaign 21V231000 · Reported Apr 1, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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A spoiler that detaches can create a hazard in the road, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V231000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 1, 2021
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Part affected	Structure:body:tailgate
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain GLB35 AMG and GLB250 vehicles because the side spoilers on the tailgate may not have been installed correctly. Spoilers that are not properly attached can come off the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the side spoilers and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners can reach Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 with questions about this recall.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer, or MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, to have the spoilers inspected.
3. The inspection and any replacement are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V231000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35

Who to contact

Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-367-6372

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Summary: 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.