NHTSA Recall 20V628000: Air bags: side/window
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V628000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2020100010 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | October 9, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V628000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.