MERCEDES BENZ GLA250 2021: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V102000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLA250 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-26 2021-02-22 2021-02-22

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021020037

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain GLA250 vehicles. The ground connection for the front passenger air bag may not be mounted properly, which could result in an inadvertent deployment.

Consequence

Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury for an occupant in the front passenger seat, and increase the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ground connection for the passenger air bag and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020037.

Notes

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.