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Mercedes-Benz recall 2021040015

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2021040015. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V232000 on Apr 1, 2021: structure on the 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, 2,362 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V2320002020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-ClassStructureApr 1, 20212,362high
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach. Risk Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the front wheel arch covers and correct them as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040015.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V232000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2021040015 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V232000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2021040015 the same recall as 21V232000?

Yes. 2021040015 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 21V232000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2021040015 cover?

2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, 2,362 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2021040015 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.