Vehicle recall 20V480000 · August 14, 2020
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
The rear spoiler above the tailgate may not have been welded correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLB250 vehicles. The rear spoiler above the tailgate may not have been welded correctly. This could result in parts of the spoiler detaching from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020090006.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V480000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020090006
- Owner notification
- October 23, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,644
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2020): 2020
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