Vehicle recall R/2021/222

Mercedes-Benz GLB recall: Bolting and fabric in the passenger airbag module might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2021/222 names the Mercedes-Benz GLB. It was launched 12 October 2021. It covers vehicles built 6 June 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/222
Launched: 12 October 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2131
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A bolting in the passenger airbag module as well as the airbag's fabric might not meet specifications.

The fix

Replace the passenger airbag module on the affected vehicles

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLB	6 June 2019	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/376 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 29 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2021/302 The window air bags might not meet specifications 11 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2021/301 The software of the air bag control unit might not meet specifications 11 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2021/446 The crankshaft might not meet specifications 13 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2021/110 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 13 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2021/120 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 11 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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