Vehicle recall 21V231000 · April 1, 2021
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 and AMG GLB35
The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.
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 2021 GLB35 AMG, and 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The side spoilers on the tailgate might not have been installed correctly, allowing them to detach.
- Consequence
- Detached spoilers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 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.
- 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
- 21V231000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021050009
- Owner notification
- July 2, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,215
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
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 AMG GLB35 (2021): 2021
- Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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