2020-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Check Front Wheel Arch Covers

April 1, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V232000

Wheel Arch Covers May Detach

Detached wheel arch covers can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V232

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,362

 

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.

 

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.

 

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TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM:  Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification
Check Front Wheel Arch Covers
MY20-21 247 (GLB-Class)
Date: April 09, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN NOTIFICATION

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

 

 

Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 

Sincerely,

Gregory Gunther

Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis

 

A Mercedes-Benz AG Company

 


Campaign No. :NHTSA IDCampaign Desc. :Check Front Wheel Arch Covers
2021MMNNNN21V23221P2197376
This is to notify you of a new Recall Campaign to check the front wheel arch cover on 2,362 Model Year (“MY”) 2020-2021 247 (GLB-Class) vehicles.  The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “PENDING” on April 09, 2021.

Background

IssueMercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2020-2021 GLB-Class vehicles (247 platform), the wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed according to current production specifications. As a result, the wheel arch cover could detach from the vehicle during driving, creating a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash or injury for other road users.
What We’re DoingMBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation, if necessary.
PartsParts are not required for repair. However, the current remedy is not available at this time. An additional notification will be sent once the remedy is available.

Vehicles Affected

Vehicle Model Year(s)2020-2021
Vehicle ModelGLB-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population2362
Total Vehicles in Dealer

Inventory

11
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY2020-2021 GLB-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.  Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased.  Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.   As a matter of normal service process, please check for other repair measures which might be applicable to the vehicle(s) 

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent new MY2020-2021 GLB-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

Next Steps/Notes

Customer Notification

Timeline

Customer letters will be mailed approximately one week after the remedy becomes available.
AOMS/SOMSAOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet PartnersThis recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 

A Mercedes-Benz AG Company

 


TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFROM:  Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification
Check Front Wheel Arch Cover
MY20-21 247 (GLB-Class)
Date: May 07, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

 

Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 

Sincerely,

Gregory Gunther

Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis

 

A Daimler AG Company

 


Campaign No. :NHTSA IDCampaign Desc. :Check Front Wheel Arch Cover
202104001521V23221P8890088
This is to notify you of a Recall Campaign launch to check the front wheel arch cover on 2362 Model Year MY2020-2021 GLB-Class vehicles (247 platform).  The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on May 07, 2021.
Background
IssueMercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2020-2021 GLB-Class vehicles (247 platform), the wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed according to current production specifications. As a result, the wheel arch cover could detach from the vehicle during driving, creating a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash or injury for other road users.
What We’re DoingMBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation, if necessary.
PartsParts are not required for repair. The recall remedy is available and can repairs can be performed as necessary.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)2020-2021
Vehicle ModelGLB-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population2,362
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory9
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY20-21 GLB-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.  Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Xentry. Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased.  Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.   As a matter of normal service process, please check for other repair measures which might be applicable to the vehicle(s)  

 

Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent new MY20-21 GLB-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.

 

Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification TimelineCustomer letters will be mailed approximately one week after the remedy becomes available, on May 14, 2021.
AOMS/SOMSAOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet PartnersThis recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 

A Daimler AG Company

 


 

Campaign No. 2021040015, May 2021

 

TO:ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:Model GLB-Class vehicles (247 platform)
Model Year 2020-2021
Check Front Wheel Arch Cover

 

Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2020-2021 GLB-Class vehicles (247 platform), the wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed according to current production specifications. As a result, the wheel arch cover could detach from the vehicle during driving, creating a road hazard which could increase the risk of a crash or injury for other road users. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the mounting of the front wheel arch covers on the affected vehicles and correct their installation, if necessary.

 

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

  • VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. Always check for any other open campaigns, and perform accordingly.
  • Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.

 

Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

 

Approximately 2362 vehicles are involved.

 

Order No. P-RC-2021040015

This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Records.

 


Check/test procedure

 

  1. Check left and right front wheel arch liner in area of bumper as to whether correctly installed.

Pull wheel arch liner outward, starting at the bottom up to the top area of the bumper (figures 1 to 3).

If the wheel arch liner is not correctly installed, it will be possible to easily pull this out of the bumper.

 

    1. Left and/or right wheel arch liner not correctly installed: Carry out work procedure.
    2. Left and right wheel arch liner correctly installed: End measure.

 

 

Work procedure 

 

  1. Release wheel arch liner from bumper up to fender transition.

The wheel arch liner does not have to be fully removed.

 

  1. Install wheel arch liner in the following sequence.

 

  • Engage the four outer engagements (A, figures 4-5) of the wheel arch liner around the bumper, starting from the top down (figure 6).

 

  • Engage the four inner engagements (B, figure 7) of the wheel arch liner in the bumper, starting from the top down (figure 8).

After installation of wheel arch liner, check that firmly seated.

 

Warranty Information

With check

Operation:Check left and right front wheel arch liner (02-0985)
Damage Code Operation Number Labor Time (hrs.)
88 900 88 802-09850.1

 

With check and repair

Operation: Check left and right front wheel arch liner (02-0985)

Correct one front wheel arch liner (after check) (02-0986)

Damage Code Operation Number Labor Time (hrs.)
88 900 88 802-09850.1
02-0986*0.1*

 

* The operation may be used once for each side. (max. 2x)

 

Note

Operation Number labor times are subject to change.

 



2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
MERCEDES-BENZGLB2502020-2021

 


11 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V232-1908.PDF 211.136KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V232-8502.pdf 198.361KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V232-9526.pdf 511.013KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V232-4008.PDF 214.421KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V232-7893.pdf 646.172KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V232-8883.PDF 214.323KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V232-2641.PDF 214.426KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Front Wheel Arch Covers MY20-21 247 (GLB-Class)

RCMN-21V232-8478.pdf 100.01KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Recall Campaign Launch Notification Check Front Wheel Arch Cover

RCMN-21V232-5184.pdf 484.106KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3

RCLRPT-21V232-3340.PDF 214.42KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V232-2967.PDF 211.327KB

 


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