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NHTSARecalled Nov 5, 2021 · #21V860000

Window Air Bag Mounted Incorrectly/FMVSS 226

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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 driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Window Air Bag Mounted Incorrectly/FMVSS 226
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice