MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLB35 2021: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V860000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG GLB35 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-21 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021110014
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 226
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.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
