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Mercedes GLB window airbag may be mounted incorrectly

NHTSA campaign 21V860000 · Reported 2021-11-05 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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The car drives normally and the notice puts no restrictions on it, but if you are in a crash the driver's window airbag may not protect you, so this is worth fixing.

What's wrong, in plain English

The airbag that drops down along the driver's side windows may not have been bolted properly to the bottom of the front pillar, the post beside the windshield. If it is loose, it may not open or hold in place the way it should in a crash, so it may not protect the driver or keep people from being thrown out of a window. A dealer will check how the airbag is mounted and fix it if needed, free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your GLB 250 or AMG GLB 35 is covered.
2. Book an appointment with a Mercedes-Benz dealer to inspect the driver-side window airbag mounting, or call MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
3. Have any needed repair done; it costs you nothing.

Affected vehicles (1)

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

Official notice

Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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."
Safety risk
The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

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