2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 & 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 GLB35 AMG, and 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.
💥 The risk
Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
🔧 The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the side spoilers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021050009.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V231000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2021050009
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 5,215
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 2, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.