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Mercedes-Benz recall 2021050009

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2021050009. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V231000 on Apr 1, 2021: structure on the 2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, 5,215 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
21V2310002020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-ClassStructureApr 1, 20215,215high
Problem 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. Risk Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V231000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2021050009 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. 21V231000 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 2021050009 the same recall as 21V231000?

Yes. 2021050009 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 21V231000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2021050009 cover?

2020–2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, 5,215 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 2021050009 repair cost anything?

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