Body: tailgateRecall 21V-231 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-231 covers 5,215 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a body: tailgate problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.