Vehicle recall 21V232000 · April 1, 2021
2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow 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 2020-2021 GLB250 vehicles. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed correctly, allow them to detach.
- Consequence
- Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 21V232000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021040015
- Owner notification
- May 21, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,362
- 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 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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