The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020, 2021 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 | 2021 | 5 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2020 | 54 | 20 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 | 2021 | 29 | 11 |
Other structure recalls in 2021
65 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the structure; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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| 21V959000 10 Dec 2021 | Stainless Tank and Equipment Co., LLC |
| 21V951000 9 Dec 2021 | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
| 21V947000 8 Dec 2021 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 21V934000 1 Dec 2021 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 21V902000 19 Nov 2021 | Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) |
| 21V881000 12 Nov 2021 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 21V859000 4 Nov 2021 | Supreme Corporation |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021