Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V102000 Reported February 22, 2021

Front passenger air bag grounded improperly

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Air Bags · 36 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V102000
Manufacturer Campaign
2021020037
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
36
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 22, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain gla250 vehicles. the ground connection for the front passenger air bag may not be mounted properly, which could result in an inadvertent deployment.

Safety Consequence

Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury for an occupant in the front passenger seat, and increase the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ground connection for the passenger air bag and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 26, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2021020037.

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 21V102000 or campaign 2021020037.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V102000

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

What is recall 21V102000?

NHTSA recall 21V102000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 22, 2021. It addresses: Front passenger air bag grounded improperly. The recall affects approximately 36 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 21V102000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2021020037. 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.