NHTSA recall 20V-628 (20V628000)
air bags recall reported October 9, 2020.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V628000
- Also written as
- 20V-628
- Reported
- October 9, 2020
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB 250 vehicles. The window air bag in the A-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100010.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-628 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.