NHTSA recall 21V-860 (21V860000)
air bags recall reported November 5, 2021 - about 46 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V860000
- Also written as
- 21V-860
- Manufacturer number
- 2021110014
- Reported
- November 5, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~46
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-860 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.