Mercedes-Benz GLB Recall R/2020/212: The Vehicle Body May Not Be Sealed In The Area Of The Front Wheel Wells, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 1,405
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2015
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLB vehicles built between 25 July 2019 and 9 December 2019. The vehicle body might not be sealed according to specification in the area of the front wheel wells. The dealer will seal the vehicle body in the subject area and check the front foot wells for water intrusion. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle body might not be sealed according to specification in the area of the front wheel wells.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE VEHICLE BODY MAY NOT BE SEALED IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS Defect: The vehicle body might not be sealed according to specification in the area of the front wheel wells. Remedy: Seal the vehicle body in the subject area and check the front foot wells for water intrusion. In case a water intrusion the necessary repair works resulting from this issue would be carried out.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the vehicle body may not be sealed in the area of the front wheel wells.
The Fix
The dealer will seal the vehicle body in the subject area and check the front foot wells for water intrusion.
Are You Affected?
GLB built between 25 July 2019 and 9 December 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,405 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2015 or the DVSA reference R/2020/212. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/201 on 10 Sep 2020, for the engine control unit software nay not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2020/035 on 11 Sep 2020, for the bolts in the transfer case may not meet specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/212, launched 10 September 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.