Air bags: side/windowRecall 20V-628 · 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 20V-628 covers 7 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V628000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.