Air bags: side/windowRecall 21V-860 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 21V-860 covers 46 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V860000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.