Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V628000 Reported October 9, 2020

Window air bag may not be mounted correctly

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Air Bags · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V628000
Manufacturer Campaign
2020100010
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
7
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 9, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2020 glb 250 vehicles. the window air bag in the a-pillar area may not be mounted correctly, affecting its performance. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 226, "ejection mitigation."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash that deploys the window air bag, the catch strap could disconnect and increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the mounting of the window air bag and correct it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2020. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2020100010.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V628000 or campaign 2020100010.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V628000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V628000?

NHTSA recall 20V628000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on October 9, 2020. It addresses: Window air bag may not be mounted correctly. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V628000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2020100010. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.