Structure: bodyRecall 21V-232 · 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-232 covers 2,362 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach.
The risk
Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the front wheel arch covers and correct them as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040015.
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.